Source: gocomics.com via Robin G on Pinterest Trust Calvin to suffer for making a snowball. It does point out a truth that we must pick our projects carefully and selecting those that will last long enough for our artistic contribution to be noticed. We are not all interested in shoddy and quick, except for …
9 sources for local wood for turning
Local woods for turning – Part I. Buying wood for wood turning is expensive. Local wood is often free if you can find it. How many of you can relate to this? You purchase a new car and in your eyes it’s unique. It is just what you wanted and needed. It fits you perfectly. …
Artisan Craft: Finding a balance with mass production
Balancing the need for repeat production with artisan aesthetics Tupperware is famous for its storage utility, and its ubiquitous presence in every home. Tupperware is cheap, easy to make, convenient to use, toxic, and stack-able. A wooden bowl reflects character and charm. It is a joy to use and to look at. There is the …
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Four Foundational Sanding Techniques to get you to the Finish Line
Different projects require different approaches to sanding. With an emphasis on shop safety, this article will give you four techniques of sanding to take your turnings to the finish line. No need to take your turning off the lathe to sand. When sanding on the lathe you just keep the lathe running. You sand on …
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7 Mistakes that Kill Sales at the Show
Another season of Christmas Fairs is over. Did you go? Were you selling? Craft shows are a great opportunity to connect with customers. It is a thrill to see the determined stride of a familiar face that recognizes your booth and is incoming for a purchase. It is easy to do the same thing year …
Getting started in Turning without breaking the bank
How I Started Turning Too many years ago, in my first year at university, I was allowed to turn on a lathe. I was given a lovely wood blank and I turned a chunky but respectable candlestick in one night. The host let me loose on his lathe and didn’t even stick around to provide …
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