A craftsman shares his workshop know-how to help turning
David Springett shares his workshop know-how to help your turning. 1. Foam chuck This is a method of holding an awkwardly shaped part so that...
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Day: December 25, 2022
Kumiko patterns: building the Kumiko hexagonal blocks
December 25, 2022
Irina
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Kumiko patterns are delightfully geometric and rely on tight joinery for strength. Accurate marking out is the key to successful Kumiko. In issue 171 we...
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Make a simple banjo-mounted rotary tool platform for the lathe
December 25, 2022
Irina
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Ken Moore makes a simple banjo-mounted rotary tool platform for the lathe, which allows you to add controlled decorative designs to either spindle or faceplate/bowl...
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Carving a classical: the development of carving skills
December 25, 2022
Irina
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In my book, and elsewhere, you’ll find a series of ‘feeder’ projects, which will facilitate the development of carving skills; however, the one shown here...
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