Sharpening for Woodturners
Turning tools come in many shapes. Here’s how to keep those shapes sharp. Many years ago, I was cooking with a friend who was home visiting his parents during a college break. He struggled with a dull knife until …
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Make small pulls with a modified pencil sharpener
If you’re making a project such as a spice box that requires lots of small pulls but you don’t have a lathe, a modified cheap pencil sharpener works great.
Read moreMade You Look: Michelle Holzapfel’s intricate wood carvings
Michelle delves into her love for wood carving and her relationship with the trees surrounding her Vermont home.
Read moreSquare Platter with Textured Rim
Adding a bit of texture and colour to a square platter is a great way to dress up a simple design. Project #2419 • Skill Level: Intermediate • Time: 1 Day • Cost: $40 Sometimes, it takes experimentation to come …
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How to Shop for a Lathe [Video]
Being a first-time lathe buyer is a daunting task. How big of lathe do you really need? How powerful should it be? What features should you be looking at? Thankfully Logan is here to take some of the mystery out …
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