Ernie Conover
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Woodworking Rulers and Scales
In this episode of the Woodworking Tools for Measuring and Marking Video Series, Ernie Conover introduces you to rulers and scales. Ernie shows you his favorite rulers, tape measures, and scales.
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How to Turn Grecian Columns
In this woodturning lesson, Ernie teaches you how to turn a Grecian column. This is not a difficult project, but there are a few necessary design characteristics to know when turning a Grecian column.
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Sharpening Tools with CBN Grinding Wheels
The best grinding wheels for sharpening your turning tools are cubic boran nitride (CBN) wheels. Learn about the advantages of CBN grinding wheels.
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Working Turning Into Your Daily Life
The lathe should be a go-to tool for home repair and improvement, as woodturning expert Ernie Conover explains.
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Scraper Planes and Scratch Beaders
In this episode of the Hand Plane Video Series, Ernie Conover introduces you to scraper planes and scratch beaders. You’ll learn how to sharpen a scraper edge and how to use a scraper to smooth challenging grain. Ernie also demonstrates how well a scratch beader works to create short pieces of custom molding.
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Molding Planes
In this episode of the Hand Plane Video Series, Ernie Conover introduces you to molding planes. Each plane features a blade and bed shaped to cut a specific molding profile.
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Side-Rabbet Planes and Chamfer Planes
Ernie introduces you to tow unique planes, the side-rabbet plane and the chamfer plane. The side rabbet plane is designed to cut the sides of a groove to fit a wider panel. The chamfer plane straddles the corner of a board to cut a precise chamfer.
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VIDEO: Low Angle Planes
Low-angle planes, often referred to as miter planes, feature a bevel-up plane iron. These popular planes are great for planing end grain and highly figured grains.
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Flat and Round Spindle Turning
Who says a spindle has to be round? Our author describes how to use flat segments as an element of design and utility.
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How to Turn a Two-tone Whistle
Whistles are an easy project that requires little material but does demand precise measurement and layout.
