My Favorite Tools and Accessories
By Curtis Turner Round Rock, Texas Students frequently ask for my recommendation on which tools and accessories they should buy. My recommendation is always based on what I know about the student and the things they aspire to turn. These factors help determine the appropriate size, type and style of tool or accessory. CLICK HERE to read Curtis's recommendations: Porch Column Repairs By Temple Blackwood Castine, ME In addition to turning his own porch columns, Temple has recently gone through the process of repairing several porch columns and this month he discusses the step by step process he takes for his repairs. CLICK HERE to find out more: Repurposing a Hock Spokeshave Blade By Lee Laird Austin, TX In our February 2015 issue of Wood News Online, Lee Laird discussed his newest project of repurposing a Hock Spokeshave Blade by turning new handles for the blade that would allow for controlled draw-knife like cuts for his musical instrument builds. CLICK HERE here to how he did it:
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