When it comes to sanding the things you turn on the lathe, like everything else, there’s more than one way it can be done. In the video above and in the steps below. I will sahow my method of getting a smooth finish on all my bowls and whatever else I turn on the...
I wanted to put together a quick video showing everyone how I sharpen my woodturning tools. I’m sure there are several ways tools can be sharpened but I like using the Wolverine grinding system with the vari-grind from Oneway. I also use the Rikon slow speed grinder. I start by putting the tool to be...
First I’d like to say thanks to Jay Bates from JaysCustomCreations. This stand is his idea and I pretty much followed along with his blog post. I did, however, contact Jay to see if he’d change anything and he said yes. Jay decided to remove the articulating arm and replace it with an arm...
I just released an episode on The Green Woodworker Podcast titled “Shop Safety”. I wanted to share that blog post here also. Shop safety is so important and relevant no matter the medium in which you work. Please remember to think about things before you do them and if you are tired or rushing...
