Woodturning
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A Look at the Four-Jaw Scroll Chuck from Easy Wood Tools
Ernie Conover has spent some time lately testing Easy Wood Tools’ 4-Jaw Chuck. He shares some of his thoughts on the features of the chuck and how he’s put it to work in his woodturning.
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Turning Tops and Yo-Yos on a Lathe
Ernie Conover shows how to use a lathe to turn two easy-to-make projects that will provide fun for everyone.
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Turn a Natural-Edge Green-Wood Bowl
Few lathe projects are more attractive than natural-edge bowls. Learn how to turn a log into a beautiful bowl that features a natural top edge.
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Using CA Glue to Chuck a Bowl on Your Lathe
Turning expert Ernie Conover demonstrates how to use cyanoacrylate (CA) glues to help chuck a bowl to your lathe.
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Creating Chasing Threads on a Lathe
Ernie Conover demonstrates a time tested technique for creating chasing threads using a lathe.
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VIDEO: Turning Croquet Balls on Your Lathe
In this video, Ernie demonstrates the process of turning your own croquet balls on the lathe.
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Woodturners Challenge
Check out the results of our past Woodturners Challenges.
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Carving Texture & Patterns into Turned Bowls
Woodturner Ernie Conover shows options for adding decorative carving to turned bowls, including fluted carving and the use of a veining chisel. The Woodworker’s Journal contributor also discusses the best bowl shapes for carving, grain direction concerns, and vise attachment options.
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Turning Salad Forks
Noted turning expert and teacher Ernie Conover demonstrates the process for creating a simple but elegant set of salad forks on the lathe and band saw.
