Hello to the group,

We have added a few new articles to my free woodturning educational library
recently. In case you have not stopped by lately, here is the current list
of articles, with a direct link and a short explanation of each article.
Enjoy!

Basic Procedures for Turning Green Wood Bowls: A basic article that covers
general instructions for new woodturners on how to turn dry and green wood
bowl roughouts. Also includes instructions on remounting and finishing the
completed bowl.

http://www.woodturningvideosplus.com...ood-bowls.html

Cyanoacrylates, a.k.a. Super Glues: A Technical Discussion: An in-depth,
highly technical examination of super glues, their properties, uses, and
safety concerns in a woodturners studio. Learn how to properly use and
store these highly popular adhesives.

http://www.woodturningvideosplus.com...acrylates.html

"Fluid Texturing" with the Arbortech Mini-Grinder: Interested in taking your
woodturnings to the next level? Learn how to use the Arbortech mini-grinder
power carver for Fluid Texturing the surface of your woodturnings. The
texture is applied whilst the piece is rotating on the lathe. Includes
detailed instructions for several types of surface textures.

http://www.woodturningvideosplus.com...texturing.html

Turning European Style Writing Pens: Holding one of your own hand turned
writing pens is a uniquely satisfying experience. The heft, balance and
allure of these writing pens can vary from simple and functional, to rich
and opulent. This article will teach you how to turn, sand, finish and
assemble an elegant European style writing pen.

http://www.woodturningvideosplus.com/writing-pens.html

Pen Turning with Alternative Materials: One of the most popular areas of
interest in pen turning is working with alternative, i.e. non-wooden, pen
materials. This article covers basic procedures for working with various
plastic pen blanks, including celluloid and composites. Advanced sanding
protocols for high gloss finishes are also included.

http://www.woodturningvideosplus.com...rial-pens.html

Turning Wine Bottle Stoppers with Cabochon Stone Inlays: Enhance your turned
bottle stoppers with cabochon stone inlays. Add an extra touch of elegance
to your bottle stoppers with this step by step guide. Also includes detailed
information on installing genuine and created gemstone pre-sets.

http://www.woodturningvideosplus.com...-stoppers.html

Turning Small Projects: Inlaid Letter Opener and Magnifier Learn how to turn
an elegant inlaid letter opener or magnifier on a standard pen mandrel. This
article includes step by step instruction on turning both traditional and
inlaid handles.

http://www.woodturningvideosplus.com/letter-opener.html

Wax Finish Roundup: A comprehensive discussion of waxes and different types
of wax finishes. Includes application protocols specific for woodturning.

http://www.woodturningvideosplus.com/wax-finishes.html

Oil Finish Roundup: A in-depth look at oils and oil finishes that are
important for woodturners. Includes application protocols specifically
designed for woodturning.

http://www.woodturningvideosplus.com/oil-finish.html

Boiling Green Wood to Reduce Drying Degrade (Part 1 and 2): This article
details my internationally popular boiling protocol for green wood that
reduces checking and speeds the overall drying process. If you're working
with green wood and drying it yourself, you could benefit from using this
protocol to reduce your drying degrade. This protocol has been well received
by woodturners around the world.

http://www.woodturningvideosplus.com/boiling.html

Tips for Better Boiling: Additional thoughts on the updated boiling protocol
for green wood and ways to prevent errors in the boiling and drying process.
This protocol is in use by woodturners around the world, including some
commercial milling operations.

http://www.woodturningvideosplus.com...-protocol.html

Paper Bag Drying of Green Wood Lathe Projects: In my woodturning
demonstrations around the United States, I am frequently asked how to easily
dry green wood bowl and platter roughouts with a minimum of effort. Although
a plethora of ways exist to dry green (fresh cut or wet) wood, few of these
protocols are as easy as drying in paper bags.

http://www.woodturningvideosplus.com...ag-drying.html

Methods of Air Drying Wood with Endgrain Sealers: As woodturners, we prize
high figure and colour in wood and thus many of us prefer air drying our
green wood to retain the highest amount of natural colour possible. This
article will concentrate on some effective ways for air drying solid wood
blanks, turning squares and bowl and platter roughouts, with a focus on the
particular needs of woodturners.

http://www.woodturningvideosplus.com/wax-emulsion.html

Bandsaw Blade Resharpening: You no longer have to throw out dull bandsaw
blades. This protocol will show you how you can easily resharpen those dull
blades while still on the bandsaw. Only simple tools are required and the
protocol is easily learned. This protocol can save you a significant amount
of money by allowing you to extend the life of your used blades.

http://www.woodturningvideosplus.com...aw-blades.html

Creating High Gloss Finishes on Plastic and Stabilised Pen Blanks: Learn how
to create ultra high gloss finishes on writing pens, including tips and
tricks for creating durable, high gloss pen finishes with step-by-step
instructions to ensure success.

http://www.woodturningvideosplus.com...-finishes.html

Creating Unique Decorative Surfaces: The hottest area of interest in
woodturning today is decorative embellishments. This article takes you
through three easy, yet elegant, embellishments (colouring, wood burning,
and
metal leafing) that all woodturners can add to the surfaces of their
projects.

http://www.woodturningvideosplus.com...echniques.html

Selecting Turning Tools and Sharpening: One of the most common challenges
for
new woodturners is sharpening their woodturning tools. This articles
provides general guidance on tool selection and how to set up a dry grinder
sharpening station.

http://www.woodturningvideosplus.com...ing-tools.html

How To Find Free, or Very Low Cost Wood: Finding low cost or free wood, and
lots of it, is high on the priority list for most woodturners. If you ask
them if woodturning is addictive, you will no doubt hear a resounding yes!
The more you turn, the more you want to turn. This article will give you
some ideas for locating low cost or free wood in your local area.

http://www.woodturningvideosplus.com/free-wood.html

Turning Spring Loaded Key Rings: Key rings are simple projects to turn and
are a good introduction to the basics of spindle turning on a mandrel, for
beginning woodturners. This article will give you complete step by step
instructions for these popular turning projects. (PDF 635 KB)

http://www.woodturningvideosplus.com...-key-rings.pdf

We are adding new articles as time allows, so check back often to stay up to
date. We also have a free woodturning blog and a free monthly newsletter if
you are interested. Take care and all the best to you and yours!

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Better Woodturning and Finishing Through Chemistry...

Steven D. Russell
Eurowood Werks Woodturning Studio, The Woodlands, Texas
Machinery, Tool and Product Testing for the Woodworking and Woodturning
Industries

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