The Pragmatic Woodturning Woodworker

I am providing content on the Fine Woodworking “Finding Center” site.  This is a site that has tips, tricks, and techniques for woodturning provided by various contributors.  Check out the site and see what it has to offer.  I think… Read more ›

Here are some current pictures of our turning space.  I call it a laboratory because much of what I do in there is experimental at present.  I don’t have the time for production right now so I spend the little time… Read more ›

Recently I conducted a survey concerning chucks and jaw sets.  I have included the output from the survey in the form of the attached spreadsheet.  My purpose for the survey, although not overly scientific, is to gather information on what… Read more ›

The link below is good primer for CBN grinding. The most useful info for me is the chart that shows the grit equivalency between AO and CBN.  I did a lot of reading when CBN started to become of interest… Read more ›

I have had trouble with large doses of spam since I started this blog a couple of years ago and recently activated a spam blocker.  Unfortunately it seems that the addition of the blocker has deleted all of the comments… Read more ›

I recently replaced my Jet 1014 with this beauty.  This is a 17 year old (ca. 1994-1995) Australian manufactured Woodfast MC908.  It has a 1 HP motor, 16 inch swing and a length capacity of 39 inches. It fits just… Read more ›

I have updated my website with some recent work posted in Matt’s photo album.  I am testing out Windows Live Writer with this post and hope to begin regular posting soon.   http://tri-colorturners.com/