Ernie Conover
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VIDEO: Sharpening Hand Plane Blades
How to sharpen your bench plane blades to give you the best performance.
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VIDEO: Introduction to Bench Planes
Part one in our fourteen part video series about hand planes. Learn which planes you need and how to use them.
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Setting Up a Woodturning Shop
If you’re thinking of getting started in woodturning, here are some great guidelines. Our expert breaks down the “must-have” tools from the “nice to have” and even includes a few of his “dream shop” favorites.
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Video: Tips for Turning Pens
Ernie shares some of his best tips for preparing and working with stock when turning pens.
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Make Money with Your Woodturning Hobby
You can turn your woodworking hobby into a profitable business. Ernie shares what types of projects make him the most money.
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Four-Jaw Scroll Chucks
How to choose and use the right four-jaw scroll chuck for your woodturning projects.
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Cutting Bowl Blanks with a Chain Saw
Cutting your own bowl blanks can save you a lot of money. Here’s how to safely cut them with a chain saw.
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Turning Knobs, Handles and Wheels
Ernie Conover demonstrates the techniques he uses to turn knobs, handles and wheels to add that special accent to your next woodworking project.
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How to Safely Turn Long, Slender Spindles
While a skew and hand pressure might do, the better approach is to use a steady rest.
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Working with Flat Spots in Spindle Turning Projects
Sometimes you want to leave flat areas in your spindles while you’re turning them. In this video, Ernie Conover shares his tips for creating the transitions between flat and round sections.
