Overhauling a Few of my Shop Assistants
By Curtis Turner
Round Rock, TX
I finally decided to make good on my promise to upgrade a few of my shop-made tools. These are
trusty shop assistants that I have used for years. I never think about them -- until I need them.
They were made quickly, from whatever material was available at the time. Every time I use one, I
think to myself, "I can make something better than that."
For this monthly column, we invite you to
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of your woodturning projects along with captions and a brief history and description
of your woodturning. (Email photos at 800x600 resolution.) Receive a $50 store credit if we show
your turning in a future issue.
This month we are featuring the fascinating turnings of Michelle Richards,
who is trying some new techniques she has developed to create some truly jaw-dropping woodturnings.
Take
a look at some of her amazing pieces:
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The Bowl Scraper I've Been Waiting For!
I'm excited to tell you about a great new bowl scraper that I've just discovered.
It's called the
Kelton Multi-axis Scraper, designed and manufactured by Kel McNaughton in New Zealand.
To be honest, when I first saw the tool I was not very impressed. Just another scraper, right?
Well, after putting the scraper to the test, turns out I was wrong.
Why this scraper got me excited:
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