Tools & Techniques – Lancaster Area Woodturners

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Posted on January 5, 2022January 6, 2022
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Yellowstone…

Is it just me, or did anyone else see Sam Angelo, the Montana-based Wyoming Woodturner on the season finale of Yellowstone? Something about protecting the hardwood stands from the planned airport? Go Sam! But seriously, Sam’s YouTube channel is must-see TV, and we encourage doing some binge-watching when you can now that Yellowstone is done

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Posted on January 5, 2022January 6, 2022
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Coffee Hour & Malcolm Zander

On December 16, 2021, we were honored to have Malcolm Zander join our Coffee Hour for two whole hours, where he discussed his amazing piercing processes and his special relationship with Binh Pho. Unfortunately, we were not able to video capture the event due to broadcast regulations, but as we move into 2022, we will

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Posted on December 3, 2021December 3, 2021
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Mike Peace Woodturning Videos

Mike Peace Woodturning – YouTube is a solid gold mine of instructions and fun banter about woodturning techniques and woodturning tools, and a great way to pass time as an occasional member of LAW’s Coffee Hours shows how his southern charm can create magic between the headstock and the tailpost! Mike Peace is the ‘Garrison

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Posted on April 9, 2021April 9, 2021
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Printable Circle Divider Site

I was wandering around the web last night, looking for some pulley-to-pulley ratio calculators, and I found a great circle index calculator that could be helpful lining up basket illusion bowls or creating your own index wheel for other projects. It makes circles with increments or ticks of 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9,

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Posted on December 18, 2020December 18, 2020
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Some Good Videos to See

I found these few videos indirectly through the latest AAW newsletter. I’m always in awe that woodturning has been around so long, and to see methods used in days before Jet, Robust or Powermatic is fascinating! Actually, the video on woodturning in Germany in 1926 could be a demo in any of our shops today…Enjoy!

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Posted on March 30, 2020March 30, 2020
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Lee Valley Tools

As a regular attendee to the annual Woodworkers Show in Timonium (http://www.thewoodworkingshows.com/), I’m always amazed at the quality of Lee Valley’s tools. Lee Valley has had a prominent ‘booth’ at the show, one that is about 3 times larger than the other vendors. This provides plenty of browsing space and a chance to really check

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Posted on March 13, 2020March 13, 2020
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Segmented Turning Presentation

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Posted on February 26, 2020February 26, 2020
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Then 10 years later – 1941

Only $14.95 cash or $2.00 down, and you can own the Dunlap 44″ 9″ swing lathe; the 38″ 8″ swing was only $5.25! Check page 5 in this excerpt of the Sears catalog published before we entered WWII…

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Posted on February 26, 2020February 26, 2020
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1931! The Sears Tool Catalog –

The way it used to be – when a 1/3hp motor was heavy duty! Enjoy!

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Posted on February 26, 2020February 26, 2020
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D-Way – A site with a lot of information…

This is not an endorsement, but rather is an observation that the D-Way website is full of some interesting information. If you’re thinking of getting a CBN wheel or wonder about various tools, this site can help you navigate the decision process. https://d-waytools.com/

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