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Vacuum Chucking: Initial Impressions
By Curtis Turner Round Rock, Texas A vacuum chuck is a system designed to draw a vacuum through the headstock for the purpose of holding a work piece to a lathe without support from the tailstock. Typically, vacuum chucking is used to reverse mount a bowl or platter to provide total access to the bottom of the item. There are several advantages to this system. CLICK HERE to read more about Vacuum Chucking and its advantages: 
Turning with Temple:
Long Thin-Stem Goblets By Temple Blackwood Castine, Maine A pair of goblets or flutes can make a remarkably fine wedding present. In this Turning with Temple column, Temple shows you the process of how to create these long, thin-stem goblets on your lathe. CLICK HERE to see how you can make your own goblets: Visit Highland's TURNING TOOL Department Visit Highland's LATHE Department Visit Highland's TURNING EQUIPMENT Department |
This month we are featuring the woodturning shop of Dennis Purcell. CLICK HERE to take a closer look at Dennis's woodturning shop and projects: 
Improve Your Turning with the Oneway Woodworm Screw
This month, Phil has a tip on using the Oneway Woodworm Screw in your chuck and how it helps your turning process. CLICK HERE to find out more: |
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