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Tool Review: Oneway Wolverine Precision Balancing System
By Curtis Turner Round Rock, Texas If you want better grinding performance when sharpening tools, look no further than the Oneway Wolverine Precision Balancing System . In his tool review, Curtis gives an overview of the balancing system and how it works, and he also discusses why grinder vibration is bad. CLICK HERE to read more: 
Repairing and Replacing Turned Column Bases
By Temple Blackwood Castine, ME One of my recent turning jobs was to was to repair and replace the turned column bases on the front porch of a local music celebrity. Porch column bases often deteriorate long before the columns themselves need repair, and if the bases are positioned and maintained properly, the owner can reduce the potential weather/time damage to the columns themselves. CLICK HERE to read more: 
The "Curved" Turning Handle
By Ira Penn Bellingham, WA I recently had an epiphany of sorts when I was deciding to make handles out of a dead Japanese Red Maple Tree. Why only cut short handles when I could cut a long one for an entirely different purpose? Why not turn a custom handle for a carbide chisel? So I did just that. CLICK HERE here to read more: 
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Using Parker's Perfect
I always wear safety glasses and sometimes a face shield when it is appropriate. The problem is they get so dusty and as is the case of the face shield, it fogs up. I recently discovered the use of Parker's Perfect on these items and the fogging problem has been resolved! CLICK HERE to read more: Upcoming Turning Classes at Highland Many classes fill up quickly, so please register now to make sure we hold a spot for you. February 10 Intro to Pen Turning February 27 Beginning Turning February 28 Natural Edge Bowl Turning Classes Suitable for Teens View Slideshow of a Beginning Turning Class with Hal Simmons 
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