Ernie Conover
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How to Turn a Bowl Without a Scroll Chuck
Woodturning expert Ernie Conover shows you several innovative methods you can use to secure a bowl to your lathe without a scroll chuck.
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REVIEW: Midi and Mini Lathes
We tested and reviewed eight of the top mini and midi lathes. Find out which of these is the best benchtop lathe for your shop.
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Carving Texture and Patterns into Bowls
One of the design limitations you run up against as you turn a bowl is that you end up with absolutely circular details. Unless you take a spin at adding a bit of shape and texture by carving
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VIDEO: Tips for Turning Pens
Ernie Conover shares some of his best tips for preparing and working with stock when turning pens.
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Making Spindles From “Riven” Green Wood
Turning spindles from green wood is a time-honored tradition. So is riving blanks from a tree trunk … our expert explains it all.
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VIDEO: Introduction to Hand Cutting Dovetail Series
The dovetail may be the most iconic joint in woodworking. In this premium video series, Ernie Conover demonstrates how to lay out, cut, and assemble the most popular types of dovetail joints.
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VIDEO: How to Adjust Dovetail Pin Layout for Box Lids
How to widen a pin that is located on the seam of a box lid. You’ll also see an example of how to to adjust the pin layout when a drawer is inset in a box side.
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VIDEO: Test Fit and Gluing Through Dovetails
How to test the fit of the through dovetail joints before final assembly and how to make dovetail clamping cauls that apply clamping force to the joint.
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VIDEO: How to Saw Through Dovetail Tail Boards
Learn how to saw the tails for a through dovetail joint. after making the saw cuts, he demonstrates how to use a chisel to remove the waste.
