Highland Woodturner, No. 47, February 2015 Welcome to Highland Woodworking - Fine Tools & Education Learn more about Highland Woodworking View our current woodturning classes and seminars Woodturning articles and solutions Subscribe to the Highland Woodturner
Grinder Bushings

Grinder Bushings

By Curtis Turner
Round Rock, Texas

I am excited to share with you a project I recently completed. This is such a simple turning project that I wish I had done this long ago. Simply put, I turned custom plastic bushings to improve the performance of my grinder. The plastic turned easily with common turning tools and techniques.

CLICK HERE here to out how I did it:

Turning a Bangle Bar

Turning a Bangle Bar

By Ray Bissonette
Snyder, NY

Recently, a neighbor told me of her plans to make a bracelet holder from the core of a paper towel roll. I wondered if something a bit more interesting could emerge from a lathe.

CLICK HERE to find out what emerged:

Drill Depth Gauge for the Tailstock

A Drill Depth Gauge for the Tailstock

By Rick Morris
Duluth, GA

My Jet 16x42 woodturning lathe is about 10 years old now, and a few parts are beginning to show some wear. To solve my problems I decided to make a drill depth gauge to attach to my tailstock.

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This month we are featuring the woodturning projects of Denis Ciesielski who often combines bronze, brass, and copper castings with his woodturning projects.

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woodturning tips

Bucket Cuts

This month, Phil has a tip on how he stabilizes wood when making chainsaw cuts in his driveway.

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