Turning and Carving Archives - Page 19 of 45

There was an article about this guy in the Minneapolis newspaper today. He turns logs on a giant Oliver lathe that are pretty impressive. http://www.virgiltreeart.com/ Here's the newspaper article: http://www.startribune.com/local/west/42530022.html

To All I have this chuck since the 1980s. Could some one tell me what parts are missing and how to use this Thing. I know it is for a…

I have a couple logs that I would like to cut to appropropriate lengths for future turning.  Is there a "standard" or recommended length to cut the various sections of…

I just purchased a lathe, grinder Wolverine sharpeing system along with the Vari-Grind.  I purchased 4 Sorby tools, one being a 1/2" spindle gouge.  My question is, on the Wolverine system…

I want to turn a gavel that will have a diameter of 2 7/8".  Would it be ok to buy 12/4 stock or should I purchase 16/4?  This is one…

I'm starting to look at a larger lathe and am wondering if anyone owns or has knowledge on the Laguna Platinum Series 18/47 Lathe?  It's about $1500 less than a…

I understand that Juniper is a good turning wood. I hope so, cuz I harvested a 50+ Y/O Juniper and saved the log. I am not a turner, nor do…

I am looking for a source for blanks to turn baseball bats out of. Greg <!---->••••••• Exo 35:30-35 <!---->

All, I have only turned a few bowls. The bowls are looking better and I can get them thinner now. Mostly I am turning green wood. Unfortunately, the last two…

I have turned quite a few pens using tropical hardwoods but recently was given an elk antler by a neghbor, now intend on making a few Cigar style pens from it.  …