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
• Finishing a project

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
• Carlton-Chain-sharpening-Complete-Book

Tools:

• Coring Systems
• Basic Hook Tool
• Chucks
• Doughnut Chuck
• Rudy Lopez’s Self Powered Rotary Sander
• A Simple Kiln
• Steady Rest
• Tool Reference

Jigs

• Chain Saw Bench
• Band Saw Lumber Maker

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:

• Make Your Own Woodturning Tool Rack
• Turning Tool Storage

Wood:

• Boil Wood
• Using Green Wood

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