Archive for October, 2023


Turning From Green To Dry Mesquite Bowl

If you have difficulty viewing this video here, it is also posted on YouTube and FaceBook. Best right here. Before the pandemic during a trip to the Phoenix area to visit a son, a viewer offered me some mesquite and olive wood. The wood was recently cut down. I hauled several chunks home and got […]

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Turning Multi Axis Eight Point Star With Jig

In case of system glitches, this video is also posted to YouTube and FaceBook. Best viewed right here. The inspiration for this project comes from Theo Haralmapou over a year ago during an online symposium. This was reinforced at SWAT by Donna Frazier. This star is turned on three axes and therefore requires the preparation […]

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Preparing To Turn A Stave Segmented Beads Of Courage Box

This post is best viewed right here. But, in case of technical difficulties, it is also posted on YouTube and FaceBook. Our club is preparing to support the Beads of Courage program. Beads of Courage works in participating hospitals with children who are seriously ill. At each significant procedure, the child received an additional bead […]

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Turning An Inlay Tray or Platter Without Vacuum Chuck

In case of technical difficulties, this post is also uploaded to YouTube and FaceBook. But it is better right here on this page. For this project I drew inspiration from a demonstration at the Rocky Mounting Woodturning Symposium and combined it with a monthly club challenge. The symposium demonstration by John Giem inlaid solid wood […]

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Ornament Challenge 2023 Kickoff

Here we are again – The season for decorations and ornaments. And, the annual Ornament Challenge of 2023. It is time to make your ornament for the 2023 Christmas Ornament Challenge. The time to submit your picture is during the month of November 2023. Again this year, there is something for everyone. Grand prizes for […]

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