Tips & Techniques
This page is all about sharing LINKS of Tips and Techniques from wood-turners!
Do you have a link or Tips/Technique? Please let us know!
Finishes/Glue
- 10 Tips for Super Strong Glue Joints – from Workbench Magazine
- Abrasive Grading
- Finishing for Woodturners
- Gallery Finish
- Homemade Friction Polish
- Waterlox Finish
General Info:
- Brian Clifford — Introduction To Woodturning (71 page ebook)
- Darryl Stephison — Woodturning Tips and Tricks
- New to Woodturning?
- Ron’s Pearl’s on Turning
- Rudy Lopez — ABC-XYZ of Bowl Turning
- Ten Principles of Clean Cutting
- Tips for Better Bandsawing – from Fine Woodworking
- What is CBN?
Sharpening:
- Rudy Lopez — Bowl Gouge Grinder Setup Jig
- Rudy Lopez — Negative Rake Scraper Jig and Info
- Sharpening 1
- Sharpening 2
Tools:
- Basic Hook Tool
- Chucks
- Doughnut Chuck
- Rudy Lopez’s Self Powered Rotary Sander
- A Simple Kiln
- Steady Rest
- Tool Reference
Turning Projects:
- Acorn Ornaments
- Basic Pen Turning
- Begining Hollow Form
- End Grain Vase From A Log – Rudy Lopez
- Honey Dipper
- Rattle
- Rice Bowl and Chop Sticks
- Snap Lid box
- Square To Round – Rudy Lopez
- Thin Stem Goblet From A Limb – Rudy Lopez
- Threaded Inserts
- Wing Bowl – Rudy Lopez
Storage/Organization:
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