American Association of Woodturners
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PROJECT: Classy Espresso Tamper
Pack your coffee grounds in style with this simple but attractive espresso tamper from Joe Larese of the American Association of Woodturners.
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Beginner’s Shopping List for Turning Tools and Sharpening Gear
The American Association of Woodturners’ Walt Wager gives his list of absolute “must have” tools for any woodturning shop, including sharpening supplies.
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Project: Making an Executive Spin-Top
Sam Angelo from the American Association of Woodturners shows his technique for making a simple but clever executive spin-top and base.
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PROJECT: Elegant Paper Towel Holder
The American Association of Woodturners’ Bob Rosand shows how to turn an elegant (and practical!) paper towel holder.
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Skew Chisel Primer
Keith Tompkins of the American Association of Woodturners gives an overview of how to get the most out of the oft misunderstood skew chisel.
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Shopmade Beading Tool
Interested in adding beading elements to your next woodturning project? AAW’s Bob Patros has a simple way to turn an old gouge into a custom bead tool.
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Sanding Woodturning Projects with a Lubricant
Adding wet-sanding to our arsenal can be a major benefit to our lungs. AAW’s Mike Peace explains the benefits of using lubricants when sanding turning projects.
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Build Skills by Turning a Sphere
The American Association of Woodturners’ Kip Christensen helps build skills and trains your eye with his technique for turning spheres.
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Tuning Up a Bench Grinder
The calm surface of the wine in this glass, placed on the tool-rest of a running grinder, demonstrates how a properly tuned grinder should operate.
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PROJECT: Turn a Windsor-Style Footstool
Janet A. Collins of the American Association of Woodturners goes step-by-step through the process of turning an entire footstool, including the drilling, on your lathe.