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Split Turned Sanding Block
By Curtis Turner
Round Rock, TX
Recently, the need arose for a curved sanding block. I considered using a dowel and wrapping it with sandpaper. In my experience, that method works but soon the sandpaper begins to wrinkle up and slip, resulting in frustration and wasted sandpaper. It occurred to me that perhaps using a technique known as split turning to make a custom sanding block might be the best option.
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Project: Turning a Spalted Maple Bowl
By Rick Morris
Duluth, GA
I was recently given several maple logs that had been sitting in a friend's yard for some time – I'm not sure how long, it was at least 6 months, probably a good bit more, considering the degree of spalting. The end goal was to turn one of those logs into a bowl.
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Featured Turning Products
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Tormek T-8 Sharpening System
Tormek's T-8 Sharpener continues their innovative traditions with its completely re-designed housing built on a zinc die cast frame. The included
SE-77 Square Edge Jig
that comes with the T-8 is a newly designed jig for holding your chisels and plane irons.
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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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