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Turning for
Furniture Makers By Curtis Turner Round Rock, Texas I have always found it interesting how woodworkers are generally divided into two camps. Flat woodworkers and round woodworkers with only a small percentage of makers working in both crafts. I happen to be one of the few woodworkers at the intersection of both groups. I find aspects of both crafts very appealing. The woodworker in me enjoys hand tools and watching a project emerge from a stack of lumber. I also experience the level of satisfaction when I turn an object from a log I harvested months before. CLICK HERE to continue reading: 
Turning with Temple:
Turning Multiple Spindles By Temple Blackwood Castine, Maine Setting out to turn a series of multiple spindles requires a number of helpful preparations. In this how-to article, Temple goes over the three rules all turners need to know when turning spindles, as well as the step-by-step process of completing your spindles. CLICK HERE to learn the process: 
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We invite you to SEND US PHOTOS of your woodturning projects or shop along with captions and a brief history and description of your woodturning. (Email photos at 800x600 resolution.) Receive a $50 store credit if we show your turning or shop in a future issue. 
This month we are featuring the projects of Peter Fabricius who has been turning since 1960, but has made it a regular hobby since retiring in 2006. CLICK HERE to take a closer look at Peter's variety of turnings: 
A "Nut" Case
This month, Phil has come up with a tip using a 15/16 OD nut that will help make hollowing and drilling on the lathe into a much easier process! CLICK HERE to read how: Upcoming Turning Classes at Highland Many classes fill up quickly, so please register now to make sure we hold a spot for you. Apr 19 Basic Bowl Turning Apr 26 Beginning Bowl Turning Classes Suitable for Teens View Slideshows of Classes Visit Highland's TURNING TOOL Department Visit Highland's LATHE Department Visit Highland's TURNING EQUIPMENT Department Recently Featured Products Bodger Rotary Bowl Sander Crown 3/8 inch Pro-PM Bowl Gouge 1/2" Drill Chuck with #2 MT End Grain Sealer BOOK: Fixtures and Chucks Galbert Woodturner's Caliper Keyless Drill Chuck Mirka Abranet Mesh Abrasives Mirka Hand Sanding Blocks Oneway Wolverine Grinding Jig Oneway Wolverine Vari-Grinder Attach. Tormek T-7 Wet Grinder Woodturner's Bandsaw Blade BOOK: Woodworkers Guide to Turning |
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