The Center-Set Post Lock is a must-have accessory for woodturners who use texturing tools or other popular carbide tools where tool rest height is critical no more fumbling with the tool rest height every time you need to reposition it this handy little device locks onto the tool rest post allowing you to easily pivot…
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Applying a Waterlox Wood Finish (Woodturning How-to)
Waterlox is a self-hardening tung oil that is extremely durable and can result in a beautiful gloss make sure to follow all of the safety warnings when working with Waterlox such as working in a well ventilated environment, wearing rubber gloves and letting soaked rags dry out in the sun due to the highly flammable…
The Son of Skew with Alan Lacer (woodturning DVD preview)
Hello, I’m Alan lacer and I want to welcome to my shop here in western Wisconsin we’re gonna be looking at some of the things that you can make with the skew chisel in this video – now this is a companion the one that I did a couple of years ago called The Skew…
Buffing with the Beall Buffing System (Woodturning How-to)
The Beall Buffing System is a method of finishing that produces a spectacular finish that begs to be held the system includes a tripoli wheel and compound, a white diamond wheel and compound and a carnauba wheel and wax bar the system also includes a quick change adapter keep in mind – if you’re going…
Pepper and Salt Mill Selection at Craft Supplies USA (Woodturning)
Of all the woodturning projects to choose from, a handcrafted mill is one that you can enjoy every day and that makes a great conversation piece too. Available in various shaft lengths ranging from 3 1/2″ to 18″ inches. We offer several different grinding mechanisms to suit every budget. Our Deluxe Mills feature quality, adjustable…
Rikon 8″ Slow Speed Bench Grinder 1 HP
The 8″ Rikon Slow Speed Grinder is built to last a lifetime. This heavy duty grinder has a powerful 1 HP motor for ample get-up-and-go for anything you need to do. It includes both 60 and 120 grit alluminum oxide wheels and runs at a slow 1,750 RPM operating speed. This makes it easy to…
Repairing Sanding Disc Holders (Woodturning How-to)
Hi I’m Mike with Craft Supplies USA and today’s Pro Tip is on replacing the hook-and-loop on sanding discs holders. For those of us who power sand. It’s inevitable that we’ll throw a disc while sanding and run the holder into the work, ruining the hook. Or simply wearing it out after repeated use. But…
Turning a Ring with Glow Inlay Powder (Woodturning Project)
Hi I’m Mike from Craft Supplies USA and today we’re gonna add Glow Powder Inlay to a ring core. Glow Powder Inlay adds a unique look to your projects and the fact that it glows for up to 10 hours in the dark is really cool. We offer it in both green and blue and…
Ring Turning Chuck (Overview)
Hi I’m Mike from Craft Supplies USA and today we’re gonna take a look at the Artisan Ring Turning Chuck. Ring turning is a fun project that really impresses with all the unique looks, but because of their thin wall thickness they require a high level of precision and that’s exactly where the Artisan Ring…
Glenn Lucas Signature GL1 French Curve Negative Rake Scraper (Woodturning)
As a world-renowned production woodturner who turns thousands of bowls each year, Glenn’s new range of Signature Tools are here to help you achieve better results in less time, the Glenn Lucas way. Made by Hamlet Craft Tools in Sheffield England, the Glenn Lucas French Curve Negative Rake Scraper is made of M2 high speed…