Now what do you do? Throw away the bowl and start over? Not necessarily. There are many alternatives. Which one to use? Mostly, it is a personal choice involving personal taste and the amount of effort to repair the bowl. These alternatives can be grouped into three main categories: conceal; accept; and emphasize. Small woodturning…
Fifth, turning duplicate pieces allows a better understanding of our chosen medium, wood. Wood moves with temperature and moisture. Two pieces turned from wood which may even be from the same tree let alone the same species, will be effected slightly differently as they sit and dry. While this would be evident from two different…
Mark the centres on each end mount the wood between spur center at the head stock of the wood lathe and the tail stock at the other end. Make sure the wood will clear the tool rest before turning on the lathe. There will be some discussion among wood turners as to what the appropriate…
Concealing the split may well include the simplest alternatives. If the crack is very small, a simple fill with CA glue may suffice. Or, fill the crack with matching wood putty, or use sawdust from the bowl itself mixed with glue to fill the crack. Sawdust may blend the best. Easy, but with less of…
You’re probably wondering where you can get your hands on some good woodshop plans for cheap. It’s really no that difficult. Your local library probably has books on the topic as does your local bookstore. The internet is also a good place to start. Whatever source you choose to find woodshop plans for your future…
Proper planning is the secret to creating your perfect home woodshop, whether that’s in your basement, garage or backyard shed. Considering that you’ll be spending a lot of time in there, maintaining safety is your first priority in any home woodshop. Obviously, you’ll want to make sure that it’s well equipped with all the woodworking…
2. Dado Jig for Exact-Width Stock 3. Ear protection: Exposure to noisy equipment, particularly for long periods of time, can cause hearing loss. Ear plugs and/or ear muffs should be available in the woodshop and used by anyone in the shop when appropriate. Getting a Handle on Two Kinds of Dust 3. Routing Table Sliding…
No matter what your level of involvement in woodworking, you will want to have a well organized workshop to complete your projects to the best of your abilities, without having to worry about anything else but the task at hand. 4. Router Bit Shelf 5. Running water or eyewash station: While power tools should not…