Texturing Woodturnings

I wrote this to show some of the tools and methods I use to add texture to woodturnings. It’s a rewrite of a doc I wrote maybe 10 years ago, updated to accompany a separate document on turning thin spindles for a recent demo.

Most, but not all of the examples concern spindles, things like wands and handles.

Perhaps someone will find it interesting, or even [gasp!] useful.

Corrections or suggestions for future updates are always welcome!

JKJ

 

[John Dillon]

I wrote this to show some of the tools and methods I use to add texture to woodturnings. It’s a rewrite of a doc I wrote maybe 10 years ago, updated to accompany a separate document on turning thin spindles for a recent demo.

Most, but not all of the examples concern spindles, things like wands and handles.

Perhaps someone will find it interesting, or even [gasp!] useful.

Corrections or suggestions for future updates are always welcome!

JKJ

Thank you JKJ. Very well done.

 

[Roger Domina]

Very good John. Thanks for sharing.

 

[Dave Fritz]

Thank you, the best!

 

[Ric Taylor]

Thanks John, You da Man! As usual, your articles and handouts are the best out there. I don't know how you find the time to do all that you do.

 

[John K Jordan]

Thanks John, You da Man! As usual, your articles and handouts are the best out there. I don't know how you find the time to do all that you do.

Why thank you for the kind feedback. I’ve learned how to go without sleep. I admit to getting a little more tired now than back when I was 73. 😅

My philosophy is to share as much as possible as often as possible. (and teaching is my favorite thing to do!)

JKJ

 

[Gregg Zank]

John, thank you for taking the time to put this together and then sharing it with us. I very much look forward to going through it again in detail and applying what you have captured in my own way

 

[John K Jordan]

Thanks, all! Remember there are many other texturing methods I didn't mention. One of my favorites is cutting a number of shallow v-grooves close together, sometimes in several bands on the spindle. I've done this on small goblets and small bowls too but it's not so good if the wood warps even slightly (from stress relief or moisture change) before texturing. End grain turnings are USUALLY better about staying round!

JKJ