Tool Table
I recently built this table to give me a space to set the tools I am using when turning. I made a couple of small carriers previously that fit on the lathe with a cleat sized to fit between the… Read more ›
See My Contributions to Fine Woodworking
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 ›
Shopmade Thigh Switch
Yesterday I finally got to build a safety/hands-free switch for my Woodfast lathe. I used a footswitch on my mini for a long time, but was unable to find the same type for the DC motor on this lathe. I… Read more ›
Recycle a Part from a Bed
A neighbor modified a headboard and gave me the cutoffs from the top and bottom. I believe the wood is mahogany and I didn’t want to see it go to waste. Its color and turning properties (very smooth) remind me… Read more ›
The Tri-color Turning Laboratory
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 ›
A Sampling of Chuck and Jaw Set Usage
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 ›
CBN Wheels
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 ›
Comments
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 ›
Tip for Using the Wolverine Precision Balancing System
I wanted to pass on a tip I recently discovered while changing out a grinding stone on my eight inch bench grinder. Over four and a half years ago I bought the system to balance some new wheels I was… Read more ›
My Latest Acquisition
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 ›