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- Wood Turning - Getting Started With Tools
by Darrell Feltmate. Once you buy a lathe you quickly realize that you have done exactly and only that, bought a lathe. Unlike most table saws that come with a blade to use, lathes seldom come with tools. It is necessary to have a set of tools in order to begin to turn wood. Unfortunately the array of available tools for wood turners is complicated for the professional to understand in its seeming complexity and is d... products, articles, news
- Wood Turning Tools - Old Becomes New
by Darrell Feltmate. The world of wood turning has been with us for a long time. Historians tell us that the ancient Egyptians were wood turners and even left painted carvings of wood turners on the pyramid walls. One would think that the advent of higher technology would have greatly changed the wood turner's arsenal of tools, but it just has not happened.
Wood itself, the essential ingredient of "wood turning," ha... products, articles, news
- Wood Turning - Four Great Reasons to Turn Green Wood
by Darrell Feltmate. One of the things that surprises an old hand in wood working when he or she becomes a wood turner, it the realization that many turners of wood prefer turning green wood to dry. There is a great deal of science as well as art expended in making sure that wood for the carpenter or cabinet maker is dried to a moisture content of less than 12% while many wood turners will work with wood that throws ... products, articles, news
- Wood Turning Projects - What Is a Beginner Wood Turner to Do?
by Darrell Feltmate. Wood turning tends to be a fairly solitary venture taking place in a work shops around the world. There may be a class or two or monthly meetings of the wood turning club, but for most it will be an hour here and there, privately in the garage, basement or wherever the shop may be found. For the beginner the big question seems to be "What do I turn now?" Most seem to spend some time turning squar... products, articles, news
- Crocheting For Beginner - Tools and Tips To Get Started
by Amy Wells. If you are learning how to crochet, there are some things to consider that will make your crocheting experience easier and more fun. In addition to hooks and yarn, there are also several other tools that you should consider getting before you start a crochet project. Having everything in place at the beginning will make you feel much more prepared.
The first thing to consider is the type of ho... products, articles, news
- Wood Turning and the Garden
by Darrell Feltmate. For many a hobby wood turner, summer slows down the production of wooden objects lovingly turned from beautiful wood. Many, you see, are fans of gardening as well and the summer season can be all too short as flowers are planted and vegetable savored. However, the preceding months of spring can be full for the wood turner and gardener combined.
There are many objects that can be produced for the... products, articles, news
- Wood Turning - Sanding Can Be Made to Go Better
by Darrell Feltmate. One of the maxims of wood turning is simply that a good finish makes for a good product. Another is that a good finish requires a good surface. The way for most of us to get that surface is through sanding. Occasionally a good surface is gotten from the tool but that is rare. Unfortunately another facet of turning work is that most if not all wood turners prefer not to sand. I have know only one ... products, articles, news
- Wood Turning Lathe - Is Bigger Better?
by Darrell Feltmate. Wood turning lathes seem to be machines on steroids some days. They are getting bigger and more massive all the time. This is likely in response to two trends in the wood turning world. First is the response from manufacturers to a tendency among turners to make bigger and bigger pieces. Second is the prevailing idea that bigger is always better in almost every part of life. Sometimes it is just ... products, articles, news
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