AAW Articles–3rd Quarter, 2023

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 1st Quarter, 2023

09/28/2023

Working with Green Wood

Article: “From Green Blank to Lathe”-Don McIvor

Article: “Finishing Green Wood”-Luke Mann

Article: “Shrink Boxes: Scandinavian Heritage in Minnesota”-Jim Sannerud

Video: “Log to Thin Wall Bowl Part 1”-Mike Peace

Video: “Log to Thin Wall Bowl Part 2”-Mike Peace

09/21/2023

Imperfect Wood Makes Perfect Projects

Article: “Figure in Wood:  Burls, Curls, and Science:  Dr. Seri Robinson

Article: “Tips for Turning Figured Woods”-Tom Wirsing

Article: “Gallery of Figured Wood”-American Woodturner

Video: “Flat Curly Maple Box with Grenadillo Foot and Finial”-Daniel Vilarino

09/14/2023

Back to School

Article: “Beyond the Basic Apple:  Filling a Fruit Bowl-Ed “Sonny” Jones

Article: “Spindle-Turned Pencil Box”-Beth Ireland

Article: “Kendama: A Toy”-Arnold Ward

Video: “Woodturning a Wooden Apple with Carbide Lathe Tools”-SJWordworks

09/07/2023

Turning Tops

Article: “Marble-Tipped Spinning Top”-Tim Heil

Article: “Pull-String Spinning Top”-Rick Rich

Article: “Making an Executive Spin-Top”-Sam Angelo

Video: “Turning Tops and Yo-Yos on the Lathe”-Ernie Conover

08/24/2023

Get to the (Pen) Point!

Article: “An Elegant Penholder”-Kai Muenzer

Article: “Celtic Knot Pen Inlay”-Michael Hamilton-Clark

Article: “Penturning Primer”-Kurt Hertzog

Video: “Turning a Cigar and Stamp Pen”-Nick Zammeti

08/17/2023

Floral Vessels

Article: “Ascending Spiral Vase”-Mark Hunter

Article: “Functional Vase From a Board”-Dennis Belcher

Article: “Multiaxis Disc Vase”-Dennis Belcher

Video: “The Emerald Burl Bud Vase”-Andy Phillip

08/10/2023

What’s Up, Chuck?

Article: “Shop Made PVC/Wood Collet Chucks”-Leon Olson

Article: “Chucking With Adhesives”-David Springett

Article: “Mastering the Four-Jaw Scroll Chuck”-Dick Gerard and Stan Wellborn

Video: “Buying Your First Chuck for Your Wood Lathe”-Mike Peace

08/03/2023

Threading on the Lathe

Article: “Turning Threaded Inserts”-Walt Wager

Article: “The Basics of Hand-Chasing Threads in Wood”-Sam Angelo

Article: “Adjustable-Height Screw Table”-Silas Wareham

Video: “Threaded Box in Alternative Ivory”-Sam Angelo

07/27/2023

Fire Up Your Turning!

Article: “Introduction to Iridescent Paints”-John Lucas

Article: “Stocking Stuffers“-Linda Ferber

Article: “Shopmade Burning-Wire Tool”-Jim Duxbury

Video: “Decorative Band on Cedar Vase”-Gord Rock

07/20/2023

Lathe Ergonomics

Article: “What Aches? Common Ailments Affecting the Woodturner”-Rich Foa and Robin McEntyre

Article: “Carpal Tunnel Syndrome“-Rich Foa and Eric Lofstrom

Article: “Shoulder Issues”-Rich Foa and Robin McEntyre

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

07/13/2023

A Woodturning Puzzle:  Segmenting

Article: “Segmented Turning Today: A Remarkable Evolution“-Al Miotke

Article: “Continuous Patterns in Staved Design“-Brian Horais

Article: “Jerry Bennett:  Sculpture that Resonates”-Betty Scarpino

Video: “Woodturning A Segmented Bowl with 1070 Pieces!”-Justin Fiaschetti

07/06/2023

Get a Handle on Woodturning!

Article: “The Ellsworth Twist:  Off-Axis Tool Handle“-David Ellsworth

Article: “Traditional Screwdriver Handle“-Rick Rich

Article: “Shopmade Handle for Double-Ended Tools”-John Kelsey

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