DIY Longworth chuck & several turned bowls
Category: Tips & Techniques
Slab flattening router jig
I built this slab flattening router jig to flatten the water oak slab that I harvested from my backyard. Here is the before & after flattening:
How To Turn A Sphere On Your Lathe
Turning a sphere on a lathe can be a frustrating experience. It’s virtually impossible to free-turn a perfectly round ball by eye without a solid methodology. There is at least one commercially available jig that will accomplish this, but it’s …
Reviving Old Rulers
Old rulers with etched markings could be revived in a 3 simple steps: Clean dirt and rust off with Scotchbright pad and WD40 or CLR calcium, lime, and rust remover. Paint over the etched markings (enamel paint). Make sure to …
Faux V-Groove Dado Joint
This article describes how to cut bird’s-mouth dado joint, which is a stopped dado with its edges dressed to appear as a bird’s-mouth miter joint.
Free Cut List Computer Program
When I was reviewing the project to build the desks for HAART, I wanted to make sure we had enough wood, and we also optimized our cutting to minimize the waste wood. I found a free Cut List program that …
Rack for Turning Tools
I am getting into turning lately and built up a good selection of turning tools in my shop. To organize and make the tools easily reachable while turning, I created this 44-3/4″-wide tool rack on the wall right behind my …
Kumiko—Japanese traditional decorative woodwork
In my current end table build, I’m incorporating kumiko panels to the design. Pictured above are the 2 panels that I created. The pattern is called “Senbon-goushi,” which literally translates to “thousand-column lattice” due to the density of its vertical …
Economical Alternative for Scroll Chuck Wrench
OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA
To mount/release a NOVA scroll chuck from lathe spindle, you need a 1-1/2″ crescent wrench. These wrenches are expensive if you purchase one from woodworking/woodturning stores. I found a cheaper alternative… in an automotive section of a discount store. One …
“Regain Your Edge” from WOOD Magazine
FYI, this recent article from WOOD Magazine on saw blade sharpening lists a several out-of-state sharpening service options. Regain Your Edge The right sharpening service can revive dull saw blades for less than half the…