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Woodturners Will Meet in June 2011
on Jun 06, 2011
Woodturners from ALL OVER will get together in St. Paul, MN June 24-26 for the AAW Symposium. Whether you re a seasoned turner or yearning to turn, this is the place to be. Read More »
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Build a Vet a Guitar
on Jun 25, 2010
Guitar's for Vets (G4V) goal is to put acoustic guitars and lessons in the hands of vets with post traumatic stress disorder. They're doing a great job, having placed over 600 guitars and 3,600 lessons. Their tagline is "The healing power of music in the hands of heroes." With a G4V chapter soon to open in Minneapolis we decided, ambitiously, to kick off the chapter with a guitar building event. Read More »
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Cremation Urn: An Unusual Turning
on Mar 26, 2010
Every once in a while an unusual woodworking commission comes along.This recently happened to me when I was asked to turn a cremation urn in the shape of a Shriner fez. Read More »
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Cut Leg Flutes Without a Chisel
on Mar 23, 2010
A well turned leg can make an ordinary leg extraordinary. Flutes are a decorative element that has been around for thousands of years. Use a simple shop jig and an old file to scrape rather than carve the flutes and save that leg from becoming a piece of firewood. Happy fluting! Read More »
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No-Sharpen Lathe Chisels
on Feb 17, 2010
These new chisels from Easy Wood Tools are carbide tipped and never need to be sharpened. Read More »
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AAW Photo Gallery
on Aug 17, 2009
The American Association of Woodturners Symposium 2009 had everything from the basic, to the bizarre, to the stunningly beautiful. This article includes a sampling for your viewing pleasure. Read More »
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American Woodturner's Symposium
on Jul 22, 2009
The AAW (American Associations of Woodturner's) Symposium was held this year in Albuquerque, NM, from June 26-28. From the curious novice to the experienced pro, this show offers something for woodturners of all stripes. Read More »
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AWFS Wrap Up
on Jul 22, 2009
AWFS is a great place to go to see the latest in woodworking tools and products. View some photos from the show! Read More »
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Spindle Turning Basics
on Jun 15, 2009
If you ever thought about turning wood, but were unsure of where to begin, this article is for you. George provides step-by-step instruction on how to setup your lathe and turn a spindle. Read More »
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No Business Like Show Business
on Jan 10, 2009
Ever wonder whether or not it is worth attending a woodworking show? Here's your chance to take a virtual tour of a show and learn about what to expect when you attend. Read More »
