Grinder Bushings By Curtis Turner Round Rock, Texas I am excited to share with you a project I recently completed. This is such a simple turning project that I wish I had done this long ago. Simply put, I turned custom plastic bushings to improve the performance of my grinder. The plastic turned easily with common turning tools and techniques. CLICK HERE here to out how I did it: Turning a Bangle Bar By Ray Bissonette Snyder, NY Recently, a neighbor told me of her plans to make a bracelet holder from the core of a paper towel roll. I wondered if something a bit more interesting could emerge from a lathe. CLICK HERE to find out what emerged: A Drill Depth Gauge for the Tailstock By Rick Morris Duluth, GA My Jet 16x42 woodturning lathe is about 10 years old now, and a few parts are beginning to show some wear. To solve my problems I decided to make a drill depth gauge to attach to my tailstock. CLICK HERE here to read more: Getting Started in Woodturning Woodturners enjoy nothing more than sharing their passion for turning and the knowledge they've gained at the lathe. Getting Started in Woodturning represents this community spirit: This collection of practical and skill-building information from American Woodturner magazine, the journal of the American Association of Woodturners, is written by woodturners for woodturners. Inside these pages, experts and pros share their best safety practices, tool knowledge, fundamental techniques, and favorite projects. This helpful reference is chock full of detailed, useful advice that covers the problems, challenges, and questions that all beginners encounter. CLICK HERE for more info: NEW Rikon 70-220VSR Midi-Lathe Rikon has hit a home run with their new model 70-220VSR midi-lathe. Featuring 12-1/2" swing over the ways and 20" between centers, as well as a 24-position index head, this lathe is designed to handle a wide variety of projects. A 1 HP motor provides plenty of power with smooth electronic variable-speed control that ranges from a low of 250 RPM up to 3850 RPM within 3 pulley ranges. A reversing switch and digital RPM readout are included. The headstock is designed for easy access to belt and pulley for changing speed ranges, and multiple optional bed extensions can be added to increase spindle length capacity. CLICK HERE for more info: Visit Highland's TURNING TOOL Department Visit Highland's LATHE Department Visit Highland's TURNING EQUIPMENT Department

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 the woodturning projects of Denis Ciesielski who often combines bronze, brass, and copper castings with his woodturning projects. CLICK HERE to see Denis's woodturnings: Bucket Cuts This month, Phil has a tip on how he stabilizes wood when making chainsaw cuts in his driveway. CLICK HERE to read his tip: Upcoming Turning Classes at Highland Many classes fill up quickly, so please register now to make sure we hold a spot for you. Mar 15 Natural Edge Bowl Turning Mar 29 Turn a Peppermill Classes Suitable for Teens View Slideshow of a Beginning Turning Class with Hal Simmons Recently Featured Products Deluxe Pepper Mill Kit Tormek T-4 Sharpening System Delta 2MT Live Center Oneway's Sure Grip Hosaluk Handle Steel City 8 inch Industrial Low Speed Bench Grinder Pkg Deal Easy Wood Tools Aluminum Faceplate Crown 3/8 inch Pro-PM Bowl Gouge Galbert Woodturner's Caliper

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