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Turning a Pen
By Curtis Turner
Round Rock, TX
I think pen turning is the perfect introduction to the craft of woodturning. The project is well-defined, usually includes a set of instructions and requires only a simple set of tools - a lathe, a pen blank, and kit is all that is required to complete a first pen turning project. But be warned -- pen turning is only an appetizer and may well lead to you getting hooked on woodturning!
CLICK HERE if you aren't afraid of getting hooked, and get some great tips from Curtis on turning a pen:
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Shop Aprons for Real Men
By George T. (Terry) Chapman
Fairburn, Georgia
In this classic post, Terry Chapman takes a closer look at a couple of alternatives to having chips falling down the front of your shirt while you are woodturning. Rather than let his attire hold him back, Terry bought the red turning smock from Highland and then followed it up with a leather shop apron purchase.
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Making a Wooden Collet
Have you ever turned a tenon too small? I did recently. I don't know what I was thinking when I started to re-turn a small cherry bowl that was dry. The tenon wouldn't fit into the #2 jaws on the chuck. I wasn't sure what to do, then I remembered someone telling me about using a wooden collet. I turned the collet and was able to finish the bowl.
Here's how I did it:
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