Project: Turning a Garden Dibbler By Curtis Turner Round Rock, Texas Spring has finally sprung and now is the perfect time for gardening! In this article, Curtis discusses turning a Garden Dibbler, which is used for making perfect holes in the soil to plant seedlings. CLICK HERE to read more: An Improved Knockout Bar for the Lathe By Rick Morris Duluth, GA Rick Morris recently created his own knockout bar that incorporates a slide-hammer into the handle and a brass tip on the striking end. The slide-hammer handle adds weight to the knockout bar and the sliding action (back and forth on the left end of the bar) adds momentum to the strike to dislodge the drive center. CLICK HERE to read more: When Ordinary Won't Do! By George T. (Terry) Chapman Fairburn, GA Clark McMullen does what you would really like to do — he makes a living turning wood. Clark and his company, Artistic Urns, Inc. artisticwoodurns.com , make beautiful urns for the funeral home industry. CLICK HERE here to read more: Gladstone HSS Tip Turning Scrapers Replaceable tip tools are a great way to get started in woodturning. The learning curve for turning is much easier and you don't have to learn how to sharpen. These Gladstone replaceable tip tools come in two versions — the "square" tip or roughing tool and the round tip or finishing tool. The rougher is great at removing a lot of material and the finisher leaves a smooth surface. Both tools are used with shaft parallel to the floor and flat on the toolrest. CLICK HERE for more info: Learn To Turn - 2nd Edition Learn to Turn - 2nd Edition is a woodturning book for true beginners. If you've considered trying woodturning, but have been intimidated by other books available on the subject, you'll find artist and author Barry Gross puts the fun back into turning with this approachable and enjoyable guide. On Sale through April 30th! 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 several different wooden bowls turned by John F. Hayes Jr, who enjoys turning pieces of "gnarly" wood into beautiful pieces of artwork. CLICK HERE to see John's woodturnings: Plastic Wrap Moisture Tip This month, Phil has a tip on how wrapping your project in plastic wrap can help keep the moisture in the wood if you decide to take a break from your turning. CLICK HERE to read Phil's tip Upcoming Turning Classes at Highland Many classes fill up quickly, so please register now to make sure we hold a spot for you. May 20 Taming the Skew May 23 Beginning Turning Classes Suitable for Teens View Slideshow of a Beginning Turning Class with Hal Simmons Recently Featured Products Rikon 70-220VSR 12-1/2 inch Midi Lathe Getting Started in Woodturning Deluxe Pepper Mill Kit Tormek T-4 Sharpening System Delta 2MT Live Center Oneway's Sure Grip Hosaluk Handle

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