More shop made tools
Posted on March 27, 2008 - Filed Under Tools | 2 Comments
Here I go again, I just can’t stay away from homemade tools.
Chuck Organizer
I have four chucks and I hate changing the Jaws. One reason is because I have to search around the shop for the tools, screws and the right jaws for the right chuck. Ya I know, my wife says that my problem [...]
Heat Treating
Posted on March 24, 2008 - Filed Under Tools | 1 Comment
I have made my own tools nearly since I started woodturning.
Recently I read, what I think is the best article on tool making, at Woodturning Online, entitled “Woodturning Chisels You Can Make”. I especially like the color pictures that the author provided for tempering.
I struggled for some time to get this process right, simply because [...]
Tool Cart
Posted on March 17, 2008 - Filed Under Tools | Leave a Comment
Ever get frustrated by the distraction of misplacing tools while you are turning a complex piece?
This happened to me again while turning the “Music Box“. (The model for the Music box)
So I took a “time out” and built a tool cart.
I keep this cart next to my lathe and everything has a hole or a [...]
New Video Channel!
Posted on March 8, 2008 - Filed Under Site | Leave a Comment
Turnedoutright is now setup on a YouTube channel.
Go to the TURNEDOUTRIGHT Video Channel to subscribe to videos from the shop.
From the scrap bin!
Posted on March 3, 2008 - Filed Under Hollow Forms | 2 Comments
Russian olive
Sometimes you just have to relax and turn from the scrap bin.
I thought I would try a small end grain natural edge with no sanding and an oil finish.
I found a piece of Russian Olive in the drying barrel!
Donnie
Don’t forget to visit the store where you will find some interesting books on [...]
