AAW Articles–2nd Quarter, 2021

AAW frequently sends me links to articles and videos that may be of interest to members.  I am including links on this page for articles from the 2nd Quarter, 2021

06/30/2021

Article:  “It’s a Small World”-Multiple Contributors

Article:  “The Cutting Edge of OT: Primer on OT cutting Tools”-Jon Magill

Article:  ““Rose-Engine Turning: Journey into Ornamental Turning”-Jon Magill

Article:  “Build your own Rose-Engine Lathe”-Jon Magill

Article:  “Build your own Rose-Engine Lathe”–step by step plans, construction drawings, parts

Video:  “Pen Turning Technique”-Scott Barrett

06/24/2021

Article:  “Firewood Table Lamp”-Rick Rich

Article:  “Shady Doings”-Larry Jensen

Article:  “Peter Bloch: Explorer in Woodturning”-Peg Lopata

Video:  “Open Segmented LED Lamp”-Paul Lockwood

Video:  “How to make an LED Accent Lamp”-Carl Jacobson

06/17/2021

Article:  “Out of a Limb: Natural-Edge Bowls”-Emmett Manley

Article:  “Natural Edge Bowl: My Favorite Bowl Turning Project”-J. P. Neff

Article:  “Natural Edges: Locating Forms in Burl and Root Blanks”-Bill Johnston

Video:  “Design Considerations for  a Natural Edge Turned Bowl”-Lyle Jamieson

Video:  “Maple Burl Bowl Left Partly Natural”-Gord Rock

Tip of the Week:  Mount Natural Edge Bowl Blanks–Steve Schwartz

06/10/2021

Article:  “Turn a Birdcage Awl”-Mike Peace

Article:  “Turning Offset Handles Simplified”-John I. Giem

Article:  “A Kit is a Kit is a Kit, Right?”-Jon Magill

Video:  “Woodturning Handles:  An Alternative Approach”-Scott Seganti

Video:  “Ice Cream Scoop”-Shawn Gano

06/03/2021

Article:  “Turning Fishing Lures”-Mark Palma

Article:  “Turning a Fishing Reel”-Jim Meizelis

Article:  “Trumpet Yelper Turkey Call”-Danny Wells

Video:  “Turning an Old School Fishing Lure on the Lathe”-The Handmade Fissherman, Paul Adams

Template and Materials List for “Turning an Old School Fishing Lure on the Lathe”-The Handmade Fissherman, Paul Adams.  

05/27/2021

Article:  “Turned Doorstops”-Michael Hosaluk

Article:  “Turned Relief”-Andrew Brown

Article:  “Shave, Two Bits”-Anthony Turchetta

Video:  “Small Triangle Coin Dish”-Steve Twydell

Video:  “Light Bulb Box”-Paul Lockwood

05/21/2021

Article:  “Ashes to Ashes”-10 contributors

Article:  “Burial Urns: A Worthy Club Project,”-Ken Evans

Article:  “Elegant Two-Piece Urn”-Kurt Hertzog

Video:  “Cremation Urn”-Mike Peace

05/14/2021

Article:  “Biomechanics and Body Movement at the Lathe”-Eric Lofstrom

Article:  “Low Back Pain”-Eric Lofstrom

Article:  “Carpel Tunnel Syndrome”-Rich Foa & Eric Lofstrom

Video:  “Biomechanics and Body Movement at the Lathe”-Eric Lofstrom

Tip of the Week:  “Thoughts on Lathe height”

In my experience as a demonstrator/teacher, the question of lathe height comes up frequently. The common answer is that the lathe spindle should be at elbow height, and this is a good start. But I believe most turners would be better served with a slightly higher spindle height, combined with more engagement of the lower torso and legs to “make up the difference.”

The downside to relying only on raising the lathe to create a higher spindle height is the tendency to move only the arms and upper body, while neglecting to incorporate your lower body. Using mainly upper body parts to accomplish tool movement exacerbates many of the common muscle and joint problems woodturners face.

So, from a functional movement perspective, the most effective approach is a bit more complicated than just raising the spindle to a height of X. A more comprehensive solution that accounts for the way a turner moves his/her body, in combination with tool presentation and spindle height, is best.

Eric Lofstrom

05/06/2021

Article:  “Family Circle”-George Hatfield

Article:  “Finishing with Real Gold”-Barrie Lynn Bryant (see pages 26-31 of the article)

Article:  “Turn a Tondo Frame”-Barrie Lynn Bryant (see pages 32-33 of the article)

Video:  “Turning a Hand Mirror”-John Lucas

Video:  “Turning Inlay for a Compact Mirror”-Shannon Rogers

Video:  “Turned Mirrors”-Jennifer Shirley

04/30/2021

Article:  “Turn a Yarn Bowl”-Jim Meizelis and Terry Quiram

Article:  “Creating Crochet Hooks”-Katherine Kowalski

Article:  “Seam Rippers and Thimbles”-Bob Rosand

Video:  “Yarn Bowl”-Mike Peace

Video:  “Knitting Needles”-Erik Anderson

04/23/2021

Article:  “Think Inside the Box”-Pat Peckham

Article:  “The Cat Box”-Stephen Hatcher

Article:  “Turning a Five-Sided Box”-Ted Rasmussen

Video:  “Crossgrain Bowl with Matching Lid”-Alan Stratton

Video:  “Making an Original Box”-Pascal Oudet

04/15/2021

Article:  “Mixing Spoons”-Bob Rosand

Article:  “Top it Off in Style: Olive Oil Dispenser”-Jerry Hubschman

Article:  “Turn a Beautiful & Functional Funnel”-Tim Heil

Video:  “Rustic Napkin Rings”-Alan Stratton

Video:  “Salt and Pepper Mills”-Daniel Vilarino

Tip of the week:  A New Twist on Bottle Stoppers–Brian Ziff

I recently started turning bottle stoppers. I began with the accepted method of drilling a 3/8″-diameter hole about 3/4″ deep in my blank, and gluing in a short length of dowel. After the glue dried, I chucked the dowel in my drill chuck mounted in the headstock and began turning. Unfortunately, the dowel soon squished, twisted, and splintered.

Figuring there had to be a better way, I came across a short length of threaded electrical tubing called lamp rod. I threaded the tubing into a 3/8″ hole in another blank, and then chucked this into my drill chuck. The tubing threaded on easily enough to go in straight and true, yet held firmly enough to not slip out—even with the tailstock pulled back.

Going one step further, I filled the tubing with solder, creating a solid threaded mandrel that chucks up easily and holds my blanks firmly. (I’m convinced you could substitute epoxy for the solder.) When the stopper is complete, gluing in the dowel and the cork can be done in one easy step!

04/08/2021

Article:  “The Art of Sanding”-Jack Morse

Article:  “Sanding Savvy”-Russ Fairfield

Article:  “Sandpaper: The Nitty Gritty”-Art Scott

Article:  “Sanding Shortcuts from the Pros”-Steve Sinner

Video:  “Sanding Basics”-Mike Peace

Video:  “Sanding on the Wood Lathe”-Sam Angelo

Tip of the week:  Preparing Sandpaper Packets- Janice Levy

f you turn a lot of small items like pens, ornaments, small boxes, or jewelry pieces, and the item is really too small to power sand, yet fumbling through stacks of little pieces of sandpaper is driving you crazy, then try this. Select the sheets of grits that you would normally use—120, 180, 220, 320, 400, 600—and cut the sheets in half length-wise. Then divide those halves into 1 1/2″-wide sections. (The last section will be a bit wider.) Now set up an assembly line with the 600 grit paper laid out face up on a table. Then add the 400 grit paper and so on until the 120 grit paper is on top. Finally, staple each packet together. 

You now have about twelve sandpaper packets ready to use. The task of sanding is so much easier when all you have to do is flip through each grit. No more fumbling for individual sheets, no more confusing one grit with another. Do remember to use a paper towel to wipe away the sanding dust before going on to the next grit.

04/01/2021

Article:  “How to Save Turning Blanks”-John Lucas

Article:  “Got Wood. Now What?”-Joseph M. Herrman

Article:  “Cutting Bowl Blanks from a Tree”-Dale Larson

Video:  “Bandsaws and Bowl Blank Preparation”-Reed Gray

Video:  “Milling Logs into Bowl Blanks Using a Chainsaw”-Sam Angelo