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  Woodturning - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The distinction between spindle turning and faceplate turning is due to the fibrous nature of the material.
Spindle turning cuts are made from high points toward the axis on the outside of the piece, and from the axis toward the outside when hollowing.
May be turned to finished thickness, in which case the differential shrinkage of the wood will result in a finished piece that is not perfectly round.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Wood_turning   (1853 words)

  
 Turning Green Wood   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-01)
It is this 1”-2” area of heart wood surrounding the pith that is generally the culprit that causes bowls to crack and split.
End grain turnings, wood parallel to the bed of the lathe, are generally very stable and do not move much at all, especially if the pith/heartwood is removed.
This is one of the most important cuts in preparing green wood for turning, because the middle of the log is the location of the the pith/heart wood.
www.customwooddesign.com /turninggreenwood-1.html   (5346 words)

  
 wood turning
They will show you the lathe and how to mount your wood between the drive spindle (evil four prong device) and the live centre (sharp spike) they will show you how to position the rest and how to set the speed of the lathe and check that everything is tightened and safe.
For wood turned along the grain between the centres the spindle gouge is the correct tool to use.
If you are starting with a square piece of wood then its time for a roughing gouge but If you have used a band saw, jig saw to cut a disc from the wood called a blank or you have purchased a prepared blank you would use a bowl gouge to start.
www.geocities.com /thorvin.geo/wood_turning.htm   (3294 words)

  
 Wood and other turning materials
Whether you like to drill your own pen blanks or have us do it for you, all of our wood and acrylic turning materials are available for each of the pen kits we carry.
All of the woods we carry are available by the board foot in rough cut or milled to your specifications.
Wood assortment packs contain two blanks (enough to make one pen) of each of the woods marked "Assortment pack" for that category.
www.woodwriteltd.com /wood.htm   (360 words)

  
 Woodturning Information
Woodland Turnery is a family run busines in South Wales, Pyrography, Wood turning (plus a combination of the two) together with lace bobbins.
We are a supplier of Redwood burl slabs, Maple, Myrtle, Madrone turning blanks and carving blocks of all sizes and shapes.
Wood Turning by Eduardo Sarmiento H. artistic woodturning using woods from peruvian jungle by a peruvian woodturner
g.webring.com /hub?ring=woodturninginfor   (716 words)

  
 Woodturners Wales: Woodturners to the trade
Although each piece is turned on the latest equipment, they are all produced by skilled craftsmen with years of experience in manufacturing exquisitely turned timber to provide that enhancing addition to your building or furniture.
No matter where you are in Wales, Millhouse Wood Turners can supply all your wood spindles, balustrade, barley twist, staircases etc. Scotland Wood workers specialising in wood turning.
wood spindles, balustrade, barley twist, staircases etc. Northern Ireland Wood workers specialising in wood turning.
www.wood-turners.com /aboutus2.htm   (499 words)

  
 Wood Turning
I often turn small pieces of wood in my lathe by just using the normal tool post and tool steel sharpened to have plenty of rake.
Wood turning sure makes a mess, but it sucks up pretty well with the vacuum cleaner.
If you are going to turn wood in your lathe I would suggest thoroughly cleaning up straight after as if there is any sap it will cause staining of machined and ground surfaces of your lathe.
members.optusnet.com.au /hmbrown/WoodTurning.html   (431 words)

  
 Splintershop.com - Dave's World of Wood   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-01)
This triad continues when wood is harvested and transformed into a final work; whether an artistic rendering or utilitarian chair, the wood carries the energy of Earth, God and Man into its final form.
As the wood moves from a rough piece from the tree, to initial shaping and finally to a silky-smooth finished piece, the artisan experiences the inner beauty of the wood presenting its final form.
While sculpting my wood pieces, I like to present a few surprises to be found as the bowl is examined.
www.splintershop.com /?mID=main&pID=Turning   (336 words)

  
 On wood turning   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-01)
I have been turning wood since taking my first lesson in 1991; Pat took up the craft in 1993.
He started turning on a very tight budget and learned to do the most with the fewest tools possible.
The wood was turned wet to a thickness of about 1" (2.5 cm) and the outside was coated with Anchor Seal, a water based wax.
www.tigerlilyworkshop.com /turninfo.html   (520 words)

  
 Wood working projects, articles, community and vendors for the lathe
Because the wood is passing the chisel at 20 miles per hour for prolonged periods of time, a turning chisel will traverse more wood in a few minutes than any carving chisel could in years.
Sharpening is not handled well in most of the turning books I have read, because the authors try to cover too much at once.
This may be one of the best books on general woodturning available, with info on the lathe, a variety of projects and a gallery of turned pieces by various artists.
www.woodturningonline.com   (653 words)

  
 Welcome to ToolAmerica - Wood Turning   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-01)
The term wood turning, or wood carving, comprises the art of cutting shapes in wood while it revolves, or turns, on a lathe.
Wood turning truly is an art and, much like painting or composing music, a wide variety of tools are required to create the work of art.
Wood turning tools and pieces continue to gain in popularity as customers search for unique, hand-crafted items that are not churned out by cookie cutter furniture factories.
www.toolamerica.net /wood-turning.html   (277 words)

  
 Turning Green Wood - Woodcraft.com
Turning Green Wood means turning fresh timber straight from the log without any previous processing.
The green turning process itself is very attractive, because fresh "green" wood cuts cleanly and easily and produces long ribbons of shavings, which reduces the time taken to rough out the pieces.
Six popular projects are described and illustrated in detail including cross-grain translucent bowls, cross-grained natural-edge bowls, end-grain bowls, natural-edge end-grain bowls and goblets, and part-turned bowls.
www.woodcraft.com /family.aspx?familyid=3927   (83 words)

  
 Gallery of Turned Wooden Vessels   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-01)
Turned vessels include bowls, vases, pots, platters--anything round and hollow, produced on a wood lathe.
If you have a passion for contemporary craft or a fondness for wood, you may find something here that you cannot do without.
You are encouraged to stroll (or scroll) leisurely through the gallery, view the artwork in sequence, and read the comments.
www.woodturningart.com   (135 words)

  
 WoodTurningz.com - Best Source for Pen Kits and Wood-Turning Supplies!
Each blank is representative of the type of wood shown and is not the actual blank that you will receive.
Bois de Rose is a beautiful (AND RARE!) wood that turns nicely and polishes to a deep rich burgundy color.
Pao Rose is a fine grained wood that cuts well and polishes to a beautiful shine.
www.woodturningz.com /Wood_Pen_Blanks.aspx   (720 words)

  
 Alibris: Woodturning   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-01)
Readers receive advice on every step of the turning process, including selecting the right lathe, basic safety and woodshop setup, an overview of the proper tools and how to use them, and the basics on sharpening, sanding, and finishing.
Woodturning is the art and craft of using a lathe to fashion raw wood into useful and decorative objects.
This book looks at the tools and techniques needed to create a variety of effects including chucking, turning spindles and round objects, multi-axis turning, turning ellipses and rings, and drilling methods on the lathe.
www.alibris.com /search/books/subject/Woodturning   (979 words)

  
 Maine Wood Turning Inc. -A High Quality Wood Turning Manufacturer-
Maine Wood Turning Inc. is a business to business wood products manufacturer, able to produce a variety of custom made wood turnings at your
We know wood, and we know the machinery required to produce high quality, high volume production runs economically for you.
Producing custom Wood Turnings made to fit your need or application whether it be an industrial turning such as a handle or draw pull, or craft items such as apples or eggs.
www.mewood.com   (204 words)

  
 Segmented Wood Turning - Woodcraft.com
Here is a new and exciting aspect of wood turning, similar to traditional style turning except for gaps left between each segment.
Wood selection and preparation, jigs, glue, turning tools, finishes, and advanced techniques are all explained and illustrated.
Combine various woods and patterns to produce beautiful vases, boxes, and sculptural pieces.
www.woodcraft.com /family.aspx?familyid=4619   (103 words)

  
 Kevins Woodturnings
Many of my woodturnings are constructed from hundreds of pieces of exotic wood which I glue together in intricate patterns, sometimes called polychromatic segmented style.
I use a wood lathe to turn the glued assembly smooth.
Similar pieces can be made on a commission basis but will never be exactly the same due to differences in the wood and the whims of the artist.
www.turnedwood.com   (405 words)

  
 Architectural wood products, custom woodturning - millwork
Pagliacco (pronounced 'poly-ahko') Turning and Milling is your source for wood columns, Turncraft fiberglass columns, wood porch posts, Turncraft PVC posts, wood balusters and newels, railings, corbels and more.
Our wood columns accurately reflect the designs of the Greek and Roman orders and feature true entasis and architecturally correct details.
We are certain our wood balusters and newels will add grace and value to your Victorian home or custom project.
www.pagliacco.com   (486 words)

  
 Wood Turning Chisel Sets & Tenon Tools
Set includes 3/8" gouge for rough cutting, a 1/8" parting tool for tenons and a 1/2" oval skew chisel for smooth cuts and finish turning.
Chisels are 11" OAL with 8" handles and come in an attractive wood display box.
All with beautifully turned hardwood handles and a wood display/storage box.
www.woodenpost.com /products/Wood_Turning_Chisels-Tenon_Tools.htm   (170 words)

  
 Wood Turning Tools - Find, Compare, and Buy at Shopping.com
Wood turning lathe with 3 HP TEFC motor Heavy-duty cast iron legs, featuring 2+IB0- diameter adjustable feet Cast iron headstock and tailstock feature...
Mounts to wood lathes to create perfectly duplicated turnings Duplicates turnings up to 36" long with a 6" diameter Uses original turning or a templat...
Allows continous operation of the fan for up to 1 hour after light switch is turned off.
www.shopping.com /xGS-Wood_Turning_Tools   (1163 words)

  
 AJS - Custom Wood Turning
AJS has the tradition of quality workmanship in wood turning, and our wood shop and finishing department are staffed with skilled craftsmen who take pride in their work.
Our specialty is custom wood turning for clients who require a high level of detail, accuracy and quality.
We can efficiently and affordably produce long and short wood turning runs.
www.ajswoodturning.com   (124 words)

  
 Become.com - Shop results for wood turning tools
Only a lathe and a few cutting tools are needed to shape pieces of wood into delicate pieces of sculpture or practical household objects.
Wood finish knob is textured for a sure grip.
Bowl Turning DVD : Veteran wood turner and teacher Del Stubbs shows how to turn bowls and plates from dry or green wood you cut yourself in the Fine Woodworking "Bowl Turning" DVD.
www.become.com /shop?q=wood+turning+tools   (587 words)

  
 Wood Turning
Some of my work is visible at the Glendale Wood Turners site (click here) Contact me at
These are turned from a piece of mystery conifer that showed up on my front step.
Held at an angle against the inside or outside of a bowl, the rotating bowl (or other object) will cause the disk to spin, thus turning the sand paper against the wood — it quickly removes stubborn scratch marks.
www.wbnoble.com /wood_turning/wood-turning.html   (315 words)

  
 Wood turning blanks, burl carning blocks, wood turning and carving supplies
Wood turning and carving blanks and blocks are cut in all sizes from pen blanks, pool cues and knife handles to huge bowl or vase stock some weighing hundreds of pounds.
Whether you are a professional, a commercial or a hobbyist wood turner using our wood blanks will make your wood turning more fun and profitable.
Our prices for wood turning and carving blanks are reasonable because we are the loggers, not middlemen.
www.redwoodburl.com /turningblanks/turning_blanks2.htm   (153 words)

  
 Woodturning Online :: Articles - Woodturning Online offers wood turning projects, woodturning plans, articles, and ...
Woodturning Online :: Articles - Woodturning Online offers wood turning projects, woodturning plans, articles, and information on wood turning, bowl turning, pen turning, the wood lathe, segmented turning, lathe tools, and more for the woodturner.
Wood finishing techniques for beginners by Phil Bumbalough
All Wood Collet Chuck by David Reed Smith
www.woodturningonline.com /Turning/Turning_articles.html   (975 words)

  
 Wood Turning Center - Dedicated to the Art and Craft of Woodturning
The Wood Turning Center, a Philadelphia-based not-for-profit international arts institution, gallery and resource center, supports and develops the field of lathe-turned art.
Through education, acquisition of collections, preservation and promotion, the Center encourages existing and future artists worldwide and cultivates a public appreciation of the art of woodturning.
The Center has the largest known physical and virtual archive and collection of turned objects, and invites the public to explore the art and craft of woodturning.
www.woodturningcenter.org   (148 words)

  
 Wooden crafts, pepper mill, hollow forms, one of a kind bowls, confetti lamps
We are proud of the quality of our work and know that whatever wood turning object you purchase from a pepper mill to a one of a kind bowl, we are sure that you will enjoy it.
Also note that in the event an item is sold, we can create a very similar item and e-mail a picture of the finished product so that you can decide, if you would still like to purchase the item.
All wood turned items are performed on the lathe.
www.eclecticwood.com   (169 words)

  
 Wood Turning Squares, exotic wood
- exotic wood for bowls & small turnings -
Uniform pale brown, interesting texture especially on the end grain, creating a interesting effect in small turning projects.
average hardness, fine grain, heart stock is a pretty rose/orange colour, sap wood has an interesting grey feathering texture.
www.thewoodbox.com /exoticwoods/wood_turning_squares.htm   (278 words)

  
 Custom Wood Turning Service, Rope Mouldings, Columns :: Turntech
Cabinet shops across America are turning to Turntech for their quality custom wood turning service.
From rope mouldings and wood columns to turned balusters, posts, newels and table legs, Turntech should become your first choice for turning services for your business too.
We can custom turn almost any type of wood including walnut, cherry, mahogany, maple, oak, cedar, pine and poplar.
customturnings.com   (172 words)

  
 Arnold Wood Turning wood products, custom parts, dowels and moldings
A supplier and manufacturer of wooden parts, custom dowels, turnings, mouldings and specialty parts, we are H. Arnold Wood Turning
As the premier supplier and manufacturer of wooden parts, custom dowels, turnings, mouldings and specialty parts, we take seriously the challenge to provide hard-to-make-parts at reasonable prices.
At H Arnold Wood Turning, our commitment to quality control over our entire range of wood products and timely shipping schedules keep our reputation at a high level.
www.arnoldwood.com   (202 words)

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