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  1. "The Escapee"

    "The Escapee"

    A piece of mesquite that survived several attempts of me trying to use it for something other than a pleasant, decorative vessel. I turned and hollowed it and left a couple of nubbins at the rim to attach the upcoming handle. I originally left the surface smooth but after looking at the voids...
    • pat miller
    • Media item
    • bail handle mesquite rotary chisel steel
    • Comments: 2
    • Category: Member Galleries
  2. Alabaster lamp with Retinal Vessel Platter

    Alabaster lamp with Retinal Vessel Platter

    Turned alabaster (Colorado) and steel, paired with Retinal Vessel Platter for an exhibit
    • Peter Snyder
    • Media item
    • alabaster lampshade steel
    • Comments: 4
    • Category: Member Galleries
  3. John Torchick

    HSS source?

    Just ordered the AAW book on making tools. Who is a good source of HSS or other materials for making turning tools? TIA.
  4. John Torchick

    DIY tool handle?

    Have some steel bars that I want to turn into Bedan tools. What wood do you use for handles? Thanks.
  5. J

    Has anyone had experience with Serious Tool works tools?

    http://www.serioustoolworks.com/woodturning-gouges.php Reputed to be of better steel than other tools on the market. Also are double ended. Is double ended an practical advantage? Are replaceable shafts held with set screws or locking collar as reliable as regular ferrule mounted shafts?
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