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Wood Turning DIY: Finish Turning a Round Cottonwood plate or Platter

2023-03-20T12:59:00.002-07:00

After roughing out a bowl blank, the wood needs to be dried before it can be finish turned on a lathe. Drying the wood slowly and evenly is essential to prevent cracks and warping. The bowl blank is usually placed in a dry and well-ventilated area and allowed to air dry for several weeks or months, depending on the thickness of the wood and the humidity levels in the environment. Once the wood is dry, it can be finish turned on the lathe, which involves using various cutting tools to shape the bowl to its final form and size. The wood turner may use sandpaper or other finishing techniques to smooth out the surface of the bowl and bring out the natural beauty of the wood grain. Finally, a protective finish, such as oil or wax, can be applied to the bowl to protect it and enhance its appearance. The end result is a beautiful and functional piece of art that can be used for serving or decoration.

Wood Turning Roughing Out a Maple Trumpet Shaped Bowl Blank

2023-03-14T09:57:00.002-07:00

Turning green wood on a lathe is a popular technique in woodworking that involves shaping wood that has not been dried or seasoned. When turning green wood, the wood is typically still wet and contains a high level of moisture, which can make it easier to shape and work with on the lathe. However, green wood can also be more prone to warping and cracking as it dries, which can make it a challenging material to work with. To turn green wood on a lathe, the wood is typically mounted onto the lathe and secured in place with a faceplate or chuck. The wood is then shaped using various cutting tools, such as gouges and chisels, to create intricate designs and patterns. As the wood dries, it may shift and crack, which can create unique patterns and textures in the final piece. One of the benefits of turning green wood on a lathe is the ability to create unique and one-of-a-kind pieces of woodwork. The high moisture content of green wood can also make it easier to work with and can result in a smoother finish. However, it is important to keep in mind that green wood can be more challenging to work with, and woodworkers should take extra care to monitor the wood for any signs of cracking or warping as it dries.

Wood Turning 201: Shorter Version Turning a Small Elm Bowl from a very ...

2022-01-03T11:32:00.002-08:00

Got a chance to turna nice little bowl.

Christmas Tree Wooden Light Bulb Ornament.

2021-12-27T14:07:00.002-08:00

Well I miss the annual Christmas Ornament Challenge this year. and by saying I missed I even missed getting this ornament done before Christmas. Well any this little wood turning project was fun. I took a cutoff piece of Elm and turned it between centers then mounted it in the pin jaws chuck and turned the light bulb and the base. I colored it bright red with a sharpie marker and then colored the base black and the tab silver. It was a fun little wood lathe project. In this how to DIY wood turning video I show the steps to turning a Christmas Ornament. In this wood turning video I make Christmas Ornaments for the Christmas 2021. Thanks for watching. Ultimate Walnut Oil by Mahoney's Finishes: Food Safe Wood Finish for Satin Sheen/ Easy To Use, FastDrying Wood Protective Finish/ Salad Bowl, Cutting Board, Utility and Furniture Walnut Wood Protectant. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001F7JUDK/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B001F7JUDK&linkCode=as2&tag=turninground-20&linkId=7ad44ae0698919384e12b106a5142f9d Ultimate Walnut Oil by Mahoney's Finishes: Food Safe Wood Finish for Satin Sheen/ Easy To Use, FastDrying Wood Protective Finish/ Salad Bowl, Cutting Board, Utility and Furniture Walnut Wood Protectant. If you click on any of the Amazon links in the descriptions of my videos, please realize that as an Amazon Associate and I earn from qualifying purchases.

Wood Turning: Flat Cookie Platter out of Box Elder.

2021-11-23T09:51:00.001-08:00

In this new wood turning series, I am Wood Turning 52 bowls in 52 weeks. This is a #52Bowls52Weeks Challenge for 2021. This will take Wood Turning and making Bowls to a new level for me. I think I am up to the challenge. Making 52 Bowls is one per week, I just need to stay focused. How does a tree make a salad bowl? Well it doesn't a highly skilled wood worker and wood turner makes this happen. If you want to learn wood turning I am happy to help and teach. I have many introductory videos on this channel that explain a lot about wood turning.

Tool Repair: DIY Do It Yourself Power Cord Replacement Dewalt Angle Grinder

2021-01-31T16:39:00.002-08:00

In this Do It Yourself DIY tool repair video, I am tackling a small tool repair job. I am replacing the 120 volt power cord on a Dewalt handheld angle grinder. The process is simple split the housing, remove the old worn out cord, solder in a new cord and replace the motor housing. All it take is a torx 20 bit and a soldering iron and a few minutes.

DIY Tool Repair: Replacing the Power Cord on a Handheld Angle Grinder

2021-01-31T13:17:00.001-08:00

Wood Turning Burl: Removing the Bark From a Burl Wood Tree log chunk

2021-01-12T19:06:00.002-08:00

Wood turning for beginners: In this wood turning video I am talking about wood turning and wood turning lathes. I go over some of the main features and try to answer the age old question. "What wood Lathe should I buy?" Lathes are used for turning Dry and Soft Bowl Blanks. Turning wood on a wood lathe is fun, you just need to be careful and learn from a professional.

Wood Turning: What Wood Lathe Should I Buy, What Size and Power is needed?

2021-01-07T19:32:00.001-08:00

Wood Turning: Turning a Christmas Ornament Mini Tree 2020

2020-11-19T20:37:00.001-08:00

Wood Turning: Christmas Ornament Challenge 2020

2020-11-17T21:12:00.001-08:00

Wood Turning Sharpening Carbide Tool Tips

2016-04-15T19:14:00.001-07:00

Wood Turning Challenge Tree 2016 Short Version

2016-04-01T07:48:00.001-07:00

My Challenge Tree Entry for 2016

Harbor Freight Preasure Point Converted to an Resin Tank tips and rebuild

2016-03-31T07:19:00.001-07:00

Christmas Ornament Challenge Follow up

2015-12-21T20:42:00.001-08:00

Alumilite Casting Tips for Casting Pink Pen Blanks

2015-12-10T07:45:00.001-08:00

Casting Pink Pen Blanks using Alumilite

Turning a Wall Street II pen from an elm burl

2014-02-18T17:57:00.001-08:00

Here is a video where I turn some elm burl into a nice Wall Street II pen.

Making a Wall Street II Pen kit part 4.

2013-10-04T08:24:00.000-07:00

This is part four of the trilogy. I actually start again with another pen body and show just the turning.

Making a Wall Street II Pen Kit Part 3

2013-10-04T08:23:00.000-07:00

This is part Three of my series on Making a Pen on a Wood Lathe.

A new series on making a Wall Street II Pen Part II

2013-10-04T08:17:00.002-07:00

I have created a series of 4 video on making a Wall Street II Pen on a Wood Lathe. Check out the videos here or by viewing my new Channel on youtube. I have broken up the video in to 4 parts.

Making a wall Street II Pen kit.

How to make a Wall Street II Pen

2011-03-30T06:51:00.001-07:00

I put together this video on how to make a Wall Street II Pen. It is a simple video that show how to get started turning a fancy Pen.

Here is a good book to use to get started in Pen Turning

2011-03-25T13:09:00.000-07:00

This Turning Pens and Pencils book is a complement to the DVD done by the same two Authors REX BURNINGHAM, KIP CHRISTENSEN. The book shows details of all the steps in making pens and pencils. I really like the DVD's that compliment this book. This book will give you a good introduction to Pens, Parts, and the Steps associated with turning pens. It also has a section of tips and trick to extend the basic slim line pen.

New Kauri Wall Street II Pen

2011-03-24T10:29:00.000-07:00

I made a Wood Craft Wall Street II pen using the Ancient New Zealand Kauri wood. I had fun making this pen and got really good results. Check out the pictures I uploaded on the on the link provide. I found the wood I used to be very soft. I had to get out the dreaded "Skew" and cut very carefully. I did not scrape with the skew. Using the Skew is not that hard some people just talk about it as being a scary tools. Just practice and you too can master it.

This pen has a CA finish on it. I am not very good with the CA finish but this turned out great in my opinion. If you click on pictures you can see them in huge format.

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Ian
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Anigre Bottle Stopper Collection

2010-01-05T18:01:00.001-08:00

These are all of the other Aniegre bottle toppers we have made so far. This wood is a very light clean fine grained wood that looks very nice and sleek

Grandma's Apple Tree Wood Stopper

2010-01-05T17:42:00.000-08:00

Our latest addition to our Grandma's Apple Tree wine bottle stopper collection is this one. This once has the bowl on top which adds class too this wood. The design is sleek and sophisticated.