A Visit to the Kansas City Turning Club By Curtis Turner Round Rock, TX I recently had the opportunity to return to Kansas City for a woodworking event. I know, you might not think of Kansas City as a hot spot for woodworkers. However, you might be surprised to learn that the Woodturning and Woodworking clubs are extremely active. The woodworker's club boasts a membership base of over 300 and the turning club membership exceeds 120. The clubs share an amazing shop space that would be the envy of most clubs. CLICK HERE to read more about the club: Easy Wood Tools: A Few Good Rules for Success George T. (Terry) Chapman Fairburn, GA In this classic blog article, Terry Chapman shares some helpful tips he received from Rory Curtis of Easy Wood Tools, in order to use these great tools to their full potential. These tips include grip, leveling, and setting the tool rest. CLICK HERE to find out the rules to success: CLICK HERE to see Terry's video demo on Easy Wood Tools: Rikon 70-100 EXPANDABLE 12 inch Lathe on SALE for $299.99 (regularly $399.99) Super-sizing the mini-lathe concept, Rikon has created a lathe with an impressive 12 inch swing and 16 inches between centers. You can further increase the bed length in 24" multiples with the optional bed extension. The 1 inch x 8 TPI threaded drive spindle is powered by a 1/2HP 6.6 amp motor and a 6-step pulley for speed changes from 430 RPM-3900 RPM. ON SALE while supplies last! Rikon 70-100 EXPANDABLE 12 inch Lathe Rikon Mini Lathe 24 inch Bed Extension Rikon 12" Mini Lathe User Manual 70-1005 Crown 3/8 inch Pro-PM Bowl Gouge Representing the highest state of the art, tools created with Crown's powder metallurgy technology are tougher, harder, and longer lasting than M2 High Speed Steel. Users report that Pro-PM tools hold their edges about three times longer than conventional HSS tools. For less time maintaining the tools and more time turning wood, Pro-PM tools are the clear choice. Handles are ebonized ash. Overall length 26 inches. Handles Length 16 inch handle. ON SALE while supplies last! CLICK HERE to purchase: Recently Featured Products Tormek T-7 40th Anniversary Limited Edition Sharpening System Flex Arm Magnetic LED Work Light Galbert Woodturner's Caliper Oneway Wolverine Grinding Jig Fixtures and Chucks Bodger Set of 6 Turning Tools Bodger Rotary Bowl Sander Mirka Hand Sanding Block

Want to receive The Highland Woodturner EVERY MONTH? CLICK HERE to sign up! We invite you to SEND US PHOTOS of your woodturning projects or shop 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 or shop in a future issue. This month we are featuring Paul Bucca's intricate segmented bowl turning, filled with portholes containing beautiful animal marquetry. CLICK HERE to take a closer look at Paul's segmented turning: Howard Feed-N-Wax Phil has found a new finish for his woodturning called Howard Feed-N-Wax. In this month's column, Phil discusses the step-by-step method of applying this beautiful finish. HERE are the steps: Upcoming Turning Classes at Highland Many classes fill up quickly, so please register now to make sure we hold a spot for you. Feb 25 Natural Edge Bowl Turning Mar 12 Sharpening for Turners Classes Suitable for Teens View Slideshows of Classes Visit Highland's TURNING TOOL Department Visit Highland's LATHE Department Visit Highland's TURNING EQUIPMENT Department

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