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