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Tag Archives: woodturning
Demonstrating at KMS in Abbotsford
Ed’s been a busy guy, like usual. This Saturday September 26, 2026, 10am-5pm he’s demonstrating the Nova Neptune lathe. Be there, or be square. Details in the poster below. Be there, or be square!
Introducing Oneway’s New 2436 Paint Mixer!
This all started a couple of months ago when Mike Moster messaged me about a slick way of mixing rattle can paints to avoid the seemingly endless and probably ineffective shaking prior to spraying. I think we’ve all given it … Continue reading
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Tagged Ed Pretty, Paint Mixer, woodturning
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** Brand New ** Plastic Gift Cards
To go along with our email gift cards, we have just received our plastic gift cards. They can be loaded for any amount you like. Know a woodturner who wants to improve their skills or learn something new, or someone … Continue reading
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Tagged Ed Pretty, Gift Cards, woodturning, Woodturning lessons
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The “Secrets” You Probably Already Know
When we’re turning, all kinds of things happen that cause outcomes – both good and bad – that contribute to the final piece that we are creating. Understanding why those outcomes occur is what makes the difference between an enjoyable … Continue reading
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Tagged catches, Ed Pretty, woodturner, woodturning, woodturning techniques
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I think I’m a Wabi Sabi Kinda Guy
I’m a little laid up right now, so have some time to contemplate the things around me that I find “artistic”, really attractive or just plain cool. Most of it is what I consider “wabi sabi”. I’ve been tossing the … Continue reading
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How To Turn a Wooden Scarf Ring and Pin Set
Originally written by Ed for Craftsy as “Turn a Wooden Scarf Ring and Pin Set For Christmas”> A gift made by hand is a gift from the heart. A turned scarf ring and pin set the ideal gift for a … Continue reading
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Tagged pin set, woodturning
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Spindle Turning Without a Copy Attachment
Originally written by Ed for Craftsy as “One and the Same: Spindle Turning Without a Copy Attachment” If Eli Wallach were a wood turner, his famous line would have been, “Copiers! We don’t need no stinkin’ copiers!” It seems that … Continue reading
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Tagged spindle turning, story stick, woodturning
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Mounting Work in a Chuck
Originally written by Ed for Craftsy as “Helpful Tips for mounting Work in a Chuck on a Lathe”. Chucks are one of the handiest ways of holding work on the lathe. There are a few types of chucks but the … Continue reading
Pommel Cuts: How To
Originally written by Ed for Crafsty as “Pommel Cuts: The Shapes of Things to Come”. A pommel cut on a spindle is the transition between a straight-sided pommel (usually square) to the round or turned portion of the piece. The … Continue reading
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