Kick-off your symposium weekend by joining us for our annual Super Wednesday (May 15th) at Craft Supplies USA. Join us for a full day of FREE woodturning demonstrations, product demo’s, & great food. Arrive early as the popular Clearance Sale opens at 8:00 am with demonstrations starting at 9:30 am. Clearance Sale- (opens … Continue Reading
With the wide array of sanding discs, sanding equipment, and supplies on the market, getting a good surface finish should be easy, right? Well, it’s not so easy unless you know how to use your sanding materials to their fullest. Let’s go over what you’ll need and the techniques required to achieve a gallery-quality finish. … Continue Reading
Learn to turn a Honey Dipper that perfectly drizzles the amber treat into tea or on biscuits. The honey dipper is a simple project and is easy on the budget. Preparing the Blank Let’s start by selecting a 2″ x 6″ blank, preferably a piece of silver maple. Mark the centers on each end of … Continue Reading
Mule Deer project blanks are the perfect companion for our new bullet pen, or with any other project where you want the look and feel of genuine mule deer antler. Antler Because antler is often irregular in shape and can be difficult to drill accurately as a result, we recommend that you mount the … Continue Reading
In this article you’ll learn about the many types of “Oil” finishes and what makes them different. Excerpt from an article by Bob Flexner Finishing is a mystery to most woodworkers, but it’s not because finishes are difficult to apply. All that’s involved in applying a finish is transferring a liquid to wood using … Continue Reading
Turn some eggs for easter or just for fun. Turning eggs is also an enjoyable and simple way to hone your woodturning skills. Preparing the Blank Let’s start by selecting a blank 2”x3”. If you plan on coloring the egg, select a blank that is light in color such as Holly, Silver Maple, or … Continue Reading
Protect your dining table and countertops against hot pots and pans with a beautiful, hand-turned trivet. Made from genuine cork, this simple woodturning project is fun to turn and guaranteed to add beauty to your table. Preparing the Blank Select a 10″ diameter blank approximately 1 1/2″ thick. We recommend using a low figured … Continue Reading
Learn what sets the Raptor® CBN wheel apart from standard grinding wheels currently on the market today. About the Raptor® CBN Sharpening Wheel… CBN is superior to all other materials for grinding hardened steel such as that used in most of today’s modern turning tools. Unlike traditional aluminum oxide grinding wheels, the Raptor® CBN … Continue Reading
Turn a festive Snowman Box that is sure to be this year’s favorite decoration. This woodturning project requires only a few tools and a little creativity. • Snowman Dimensions Diagram BLANK PREPARATION Select a blank that is 3″ x 3″ x 4-1/2″. Use a center finder and mark the center on each end of the blank. Mount … Continue Reading
This Christmas Light Bulb Ornament is a quick and easy project that you can make with figured scrap pieces of wood lying around your shop. It makes a great gift to family and friends during the holidays. PREPARING THE BLANK Select a blank 1-3/4″ x 1-3/4″ x 3-1/2″. Use a center finder to mark the … Continue Reading
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