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Hi: I have uploaded a two part video about using a paper joint to produce a split turning. This is a technique useful for making applied moldings for furniture and architectural projects. The playlist for the series it available here: http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL ... IKeaBkkviV...

Hi: I have uploaded a video about taking a new, standard grind bowl gouge and re-shaping it into a side grind gouge. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AAocVE7X_3U Take care Bob

Hi: I have uploaded a couple of segments on turning a globe style Christmas ornament from maple and black walnut. The playlist is available at: http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL35D745BD1220BE5A The pendant and hanger piece are pretty much identical (other than wood species) to the ones...

Hi: I have uploaded a 3 part series on turning a plate or small platter. It shows one way to do it. :D The playlist is available at: http://www.youtube.com/view_play_list?p ... BE2608C610 Take care Bob

Hi: Melinda's problem with the candlestick challenge made me realize that not everyone has a cone centre for their tailstock. It is such a useful accessory and I have had one for so long that I never even gave it a thought when I was making the video. I put this one together to show how to...

Hi: My DVR acquired a little brother this week so I decided to put it through its paces on this little project. The camera is just on a tripod so the angle is not the best, but I think it gets the idea across. The new lathe is a General International 25-114 Maxi Lathe VF...

Here ya go, Melinda! :D I put up a couple of segments on turning candlesticks. Actually, I think one is too short to meet the competition criteria and the other is two piece. Does that make it segmented??? Anyway here is a link to the playlist: http://www.youtube.com/view_play_list?p ...

Hi: I have uploaded a new video series to Youtube. This one is a recording of a practice session where I am attempting to turn a small bowl from Eastern White Pine and achieve a good enough finished surface directly from the tools to not require sandpaper. There is a lot of experimenting with...

Hi: I have uploaded a new video to Youtube. This one is about making a custom wooden follow block for the tailstock center. My apologies for the sound quality. i can't figure out what is causing the "Max Headroom" stuttering in the audio track. Any suggestions on how to cure it would be...

Hi: This single segment video demonstrates the way I use my traditional grind gouges: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b_OZ-KM58B0 Take care Bob

Hi: I have finally gotten around to editing some video and uploading it to Youtube. This one is a 4 part series about turning a small round bottomed winged bowl from hard maple. The playlist for the series is at: http://www.youtube.com/view_play_list?p ... BC9629F4A2 The bowl turned out...

Hi: I have uploaded a new video series to Youtube about turning a small bowl from a cube mounted diagonally. The playlist is available at: http://www.youtube.com/view_play_list?p ... 879B132D9B I haven't added annotations yet and will be away for the weekend so hopefully I will get some in...

I have uploaded a new video series to Youtube. This one is about re-turning a roughed out honey locust crotch winged bowl. The playlist is available at: http://www.youtube.com/view_play_list?p ... 732DA84BD1 Take care Bob

I uploaded this one a week or so back but I hadn't posted a link to it. It is just a short compilation of a few less than memorable moments.... :) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HV78hzkPlhI Take care Bob

Hi: I have uploaded a new series showing the turning of a simple square bowl. It is relatively short compared to my other projects since it is a pretty quick turning and I have edited out all the sanding and finishing steps. The playlist is available at...

Hi: The thread about turning a thimble reminded me about this project that I turned quite a few years ago. It is a turned sewing kit that includes a sort of rudimentary thimble as one of the end caps. The playlist is available at: http://www.youtube.com/view_play_list?p ... 613640C19E Take...

Hi: I have gotten quite a few requests to show the way I sharpen my turning tools. I put together this video showing my sharpening station and the way I use it. My methods work for me, YMMV. :) http://www.youtube.com/view_play_list?p ... A65209D958 Take care Bob

I have had quite a few requests for a video on using the skew chisel, which I have been a bit reluctant to do because I feel that I am barely adequate with a skew chisel and am definitely not the right person to be advising anyone else on its use. I did record a practice session and it mainly...

Hi: I have posted a new video series on Youtube. This one is about turning a scoop similar to the one that Soren Berger demonstrates on the Woodworking Channel website. The playlist is available at: http://www.youtube.com/view_play_list?p ... 05E44A955E Take care Bob

I had a request to show the system I use for vacuum chucking so I put together this video last night. The playlist is available at: http://www.youtube.com/view_play_list?p ... CA2B04E33B Take care Bob