Woodturning Crafts

Monkey Puzzle tree

Anybody here ever try turning wood from a Monkey Puzzle tree? Sycamore? I have dibs on some wood from both and was wonde...

9 comments posted 16yrs

posted by gwader

9 comments posted 16yrs posted by gwader

Got my Wodchuck tool.. mini-review

I got the Woodchuck "Bowl-Pro" tool and I'm lovin' it.. Anyone that is considering the EX Rougher should go for Woodchu...

4 comments posted 16yrs

posted by mac

4 comments posted 16yrs posted by mac

Tear out when turning

I have been getting some tear out in certain spots when turning the = inside and outside of some maple bowels. It seems...

18 comments posted 16yrs

posted by djefferson

18 comments posted 16yrs posted by djefferson

Musing about tool handles

IMHO most of us retain the handle that came with the tool or substitute a cold hard pricy aluminum weapon for it becaus...

7 comments posted 16yrs

posted by almcc

7 comments posted 16yrs posted by almcc

Call for Artists - Athens Indie Craftstravaganzaa Spring 2010 Market

Registration is open for the 2010 Spring Market. The application is online now, please click on the FORMS link to apply...

0 comments posted 16yrs

posted by athensindiecraftstravaganzaa

0 comments posted 16yrs posted by athensindiecraftstravaganzaa

Woodworking Show in Saratoga Springs NY

It's that time of year again when I unabashedly mention that my club's big woodworking show is happening soon! Northeas...

4 comments posted 16yrs

posted by grossboj.nospam

4 comments posted 16yrs posted by grossboj.nospam

"Oland", "Schmoland" One "Inserted Bit" tool is as good as another.

Please forgive my long, boring and predictable "anti-eponym rant" that you older members remember and expect. :) I don'...

18 comments posted 16yrs

posted by almcc

18 comments posted 16yrs posted by almcc

Stupid mistake.. info for new turners

Violated one of my basic rules this morning and I'm paying the price now... I usually sit down when I'm hollowing, not...

17 comments posted 16yrs

posted by mac

17 comments posted 16yrs posted by mac

game calls

Has anyone made duck or goose calls,if so what did you use for a finish and was the wood stabilized. Kevin

4 comments posted 16yrs

posted by kevincleary

4 comments posted 16yrs posted by kevincleary

oland vs. Easy Rougher-style tool

I feel like making a new tool, either a an Oland tool which uses HSS cutter inserts, or an Easy Rougher-style tool, whi...

21 comments posted 16yrs

posted by mr.porteiro.head

21 comments posted 16yrs posted by mr.porteiro.head

Somewhat off topic

Hello The question I have is somewhat off-topic and may well be better asked in the wreck. I hesitate to do so though....

12 comments posted 16yrs

posted by sklar56

12 comments posted 16yrs posted by sklar56

pressure tank

I,m looking for a pressure tank for stabiling wood.Does antone have a suggestion. Kevin

4 comments posted 16yrs

posted by kevincleary

4 comments posted 16yrs posted by kevincleary

bulging bowl bottoms

Since this group has gotten quiet again here is an obscure topic someone may know about. I cut off some pieces of oak l...

5 comments posted 16yrs

posted by pankr003

5 comments posted 16yrs posted by pankr003

Delta 12" 46-413P lathe - Gov auction, Salem OR

Hello Gang, Just discovered the subject lathe listing at http://gsaauctions.gov/gsaauctions/aucitsrh/# current price is...

1 comments posted 16yrs

posted by gdstutts

1 comments posted 16yrs posted by gdstutts

caring for buffed bowls

A few weeks back I asked the group about tung oil and buffing in cold climate. Since it was cold I decided to wait unti...

5 comments posted 16yrs

posted by pankr003

5 comments posted 16yrs posted by pankr003