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Methods of Workholding
By Curtis Turner
Round Rock, TX
While describing various methods for holding stock during a class, it occurred to me that for a machine that just spins wood there are many ways to hold material on a lathe. I wanted to outline a few methods and devices for workholding. This in no way is a truly comprehensive list but more of an outline of various methods. I hope this will give you a few new methods to consider.
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Turning Cherry Bed Posts - Part 3
Turning the Finials
By Temple Blackwood
Castine, ME
In this
3-Part Series
, Temple Blackwood has been commissioned to make the turnings for a 4-post cherry bed. In Part 3, Temple discusses turning the finials with a simple ball and cove.
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Upcoming Matt Moulthrop Symposium in Atlanta on 11/3/16
On Thursday, November 3rd, internationally known wood turner Matt Mouthrop will be featured at a symposium in conjunction with a fine art show at the Atlanta Country Club. The events will support the 11.5 acre McFarlane Nature Park, owned by the Cobb Land Trust, run and supported entirely by volunteers.
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Featured Turning Products
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Woodturner's 3/8 inch Bandsaw Blade
Our 3/8" wide WoodTurner's Bandsaw Blade, with 3 TPI, alternate set with raker tooth pattern and stout band thickness of .032", is the blade you are looking for if you want to create bowl blanks from green wood on the bandsaw. The significant tooth set of this blade provides ample room to keep the blade moving through dripping wet, kerf-closing, growth-tensioned logs.
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Bodger Set of 6
HSS Turning Tools
Whether you are a beginning woodturner or a seasoned pro, our new Bodger turning tools offer a very affordable, high–quality alternative to British turning tools. Made from high–speed steel, these rugged tools are quite tough with a Rockwell hardness of Rc 60.
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Turn Your Own Holiday Gifts!
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More Turning Products for your Shop
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