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Safety While Woodturning
By Curtis Turner Round Rock, Texas We have arrived at the end of another year. This is the season for reflection and anticipation about the future. This is also a hectic time of year. I know many of you will be busy completing a few last minute gifts. It becomes tempting to take a few short cuts to save time. I want to take a moment to remind you that safety while turning is not an area for short cuts. CLICK HERE for some safety tips and woodturning ideas for the new year: 
Creating a Turned Bandsaw Insert
By Rick Morris Duluth, GA After breaking his bandsaw table insert, Rick decided to try his hand at creating his own turned inserts on the lathe. In this article, Rick goes through the step by step process of sizing and creating the insert for his bandsaw table. CLICK HERE to read more: Woodturning with a Cause 
By Aaron Cooley
In the August 2014 issue of Wood News we featured Aaron Cooley who turns wooden urns for the organization We Ride To Provide, dedicated to "honoring, serving, and supporting K-9 teams in GA and wherever else they can help." Aaron explains the background and mission of We Ride to Provide, and discusses the process for turing his urns. CLICK HERE to read more: 
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This month we are featuring the woodturning projects of John Perrella, who turns bowls made entirely from Eastern hardwood trees that grow in his local forest in the Catskill Mountains CLICK HERE to see John's woodturnings: 
How I Find Great Wood for Turning – for FREE!
This month, we're sharing Phil's tip on the different ways he is able to find free wood for turning, including log piles and fallen tree clean-ups. CLICK HERE to read his tip: Upcoming Turning Classes at Highland Many classes fill up quickly, so please register now to make sure we hold a spot for you. Dec 17 Sharpening for Turners Dec 20 Beginning Turning Dec 21 Basic Bowl Turning Classes Suitable for Teens View Slideshow of a Beginning Turning Class with Hal Simmons Recently Featured Products Delta 2MT Live Center Easy Wood Tools Parting Tool Oneway Mastercut 5/8" Double-Ended Bowl Gouge Oneway's Sure Grip Hosaluk Handle Steel City 8 inch Industrial Low Speed Bench Grinder Pkg Deal Easy Wood Tools Aluminum Faceplate Crown 3/8 inch Pro-PM Bowl Gouge Galbert Woodturner's Caliper |
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