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Advanced Turning Techniques DVD + FREE Download

Description Bundle: Advanced Turning Techniques DVD + FREE Download DVD: Advanced Turning Techniques Learning to turn wood on a wood lathe is a skill many woodworkers desire to master. For the novice woodworker, the thought of turning wood can be intimidating. Advanced woodworkers desire wisdom and tips from experienced turners to allow them to further…

Advanced Turning Techniques DVD

Description DVD: Advanced Turning Techniques Learning to turn wood on a wood lathe is a skill many woodworkers desire to master. For the novice woodworker, the thought of turning wood can be intimidating. Advanced woodworkers desire wisdom and tips from experienced turners to allow them to further their talents. In this comprehensive turning video, Master…

Burning Accent Lines on a Lathe

George Vondriska teaches you a neat trick for burning accent lines into a dabble while it spins on the woodworking lathe. He recommends using recycled guitar strings pulled tight across the spinning piece to create friction and burn decorative lines into your project.

Turning a Tenon on a 4-Jaw Chuck

Adding a four-jaw chuck to your turning arsenal can be a real game changer, as these nifty devices can increase your turning efficiency as well as capacity. When you are turning a bowl using a four-jaw chuck, however, it is important to have a good strategy for forming the tenon that will be inserted into…

Oval Turning

Have you ever wanted to try oval turning on your lathe? Through the use of multi-axis turning you can do this. Multi-axis turning involves moving the live center to multiple points on your spindle to create a shape that is something other than round, such as an oval. Why might someone want to learn oval…

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Laguna Revo 18|36 Lathe: Product Review

Laguna recently introduced a new lathe to its product line: the Revo 18|36. This tool features a 2HP motor, variable speed control, and lots of neat features for both bowl and spindle work. Paul Mayer has put this lathe through its paces with many hours spent on a variety of turning projects, and shares his…

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Woodturning Classes: Spindle Turning Basics

Before running the lathe, be sure you’re safe. You should remove all jewelry and roll up your sleeves or wear short sleeves. You should also wear a full face shield to protect your eyes. Lathes have a speed limit. Make certain your lathe is set at the correct speed. The speed is specific to the…

Ask WWGOA: Purchasing a Lathe Chuck

Question: I have an inexpensive harbor freight lathe. I would like to purchase a lathe chuck to hold blanks to turn stuff. Don’t know how to go about doing that. Can you help? Submitted by TommyG Answer: You’ll need to look at your owner’s manual to get some information about your lathe. Specifically, you’re looking…

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Cool Products from AWFS

I love going to tool shows. I attended AWFS 2019 in Las Vegas, and here are some of the great products I spotted while I was there. Hollowing Chisels and Wire Burning Kit Easy Wood Tools is ready to help you turn smarter, not harder. They’re Mini Hollower Set, $286, is designed for smaller-scale hollow…

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