A few years back, Tim Yoder had a series on PBS called Woodturning Workshop. Over the years I had gotten to know him and he thought it would be fun to come down to my shop and film an episode about...
My first (sorta) 15 seconds of Fame
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The Intricacies Of Spalting: A Master Overview By Spalt Expert Sara Robinson Ph.D
Here is a great video done by North Wood Figured Woods, featuring the Spalt Expert Sara Robinson Ph.D
Tim Yoder does a mini-review of the Robust American Beauty
Woodturning with Tim Yoder, Episode 2 Tim Yoder starts this episode out by uncrating and moving his new Robust American Beauty into his workshop. Then he goes into the lathe and some of it's...
The Skinny on Mirka Sanding Products
Mirka Gold Sanding disks
The Sanding FAQ – EVERY Myth Dispelled!
The Sanding FAQ (frequently asked questions and some others I threw in for the heck of it) Why do some disks fall apart? Backing separates from the paper. When hook and loop (H&L) sandpaper is...
Kurt Hertzog – Woodturning Design Articles
Kurt has been in the woodturning community for quite some time. I even went up to demo and teach with his club in Rochester. Aside from being involved with the American Association of Woodturners,...
Using the Pendant Jig: “Scream” Fridge Magnet
I see new jigs and gizmos all the time, but this one caught my eye as being rather unique and fun. Liked it so much I bought one and asked to carry them. The jig is simple, two pieces that bolt...
Lighting Tricks using a Photo box – John Lucas
Click on the pic to download an article by John Lucas on how to photograph your woodturnings
A Different way to make a platter: Johnny Tolly
Finish the bottom as you normally would and remove some of the wood from the top of the plate as shown below. Here the bottom of the plate is completely finished while still on the Stronghold chuck....
Using Wood Bleach
Jeff Jewitts' article on his website <a href="http://antiquerestorers.com/Articles/jeff/using_wood_bleach.htm">Using Wood Bleach</a>