* Updated November 21, 2011 * Updated January 2013 I took some time to build this table for reference. It is filled with machining and woodturning information from Popular Mechanics and Popular Science back issues located on Google Books. I… Read more ›
I am attaching this link to the blog as an aid to a thread I saw on the Woodturner’s Resource. I may update it eventually, but I believe the information is good/accurate for the most part even though I have… Read more ›
I ran across this article (“How to Use Woodturning Tools”) in the January 1935 issue of Popular Mechanics (go to page 147). January 1935 Popular Mechanics It seems to be another corroboration of the use of the round-nose chisel in… Read more ›
Grinding jigs for gouges are good for novice or hobbyist turners who don’t have an overwhelming need to save time. I used the Wolverine jig for my spindle and bowl gouges until recently. I stopped using it as a rule… Read more ›
I got an opportunity to spend last week turning with Richard Raffan at the Woodcraft of Norfolk/Virginia Beach. Richard put on a week’s workshop covering the essentials of woodturning, bowls, and boxes. He is a joy to work with, an… Read more ›
I needed a spindle lock for my older Jet mini to give me a third hand while mounting stock in chucks and when trying to free stuck chucks. I also didn’t want to disturb the original casting of the lathe… Read more ›
I have received a couple of requests for specifications and pictures of the tools I used in video #1 from the Tri-color Turners. Click on the photos to get a larger view. This is the smaller fluteless gouge (1/4”… Read more ›
I finally got my first video completed. It was mainly an exercise in determining how the camera would work in our shop and teaching myself how to use our editing software. I have some work to do on camera positioning… 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. https://tri-colorturners.com/