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Mallet and Awl Marking Kit

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Meta Description: Carl uses a shop made mallet and awl to mark the center of things. As he gets older, he tries to be more careful with his hands. He does not want to develop arthritis,

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https://carlford.us/blog/2023/05/mallet-and-awl-marking-kit/
Photo: Mallet and Awl Marking Hit

Here is my “Mallet and Awl Marking Kit” tip that appeared in the “Tips” section on page 17 of the AAW February 2023 “American Woodturner” Journal. Continue reading Mallet and Awl Marking Kit →

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Banjo-Mounted Hair Dryer

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Meta Description: When I paint turned items on the lathe, I like to dry the paint faster with a hair dryer. Hand-holding the hair dryer would be tedious, so I made a tool post that holds the hair dryer for me.

https://carlford.us/blog/2022/12/banjo-mounted-hair-dryer/

Banjo-Mounted Hair Dryer

Here is my “Banjo-Mounted Hair Dryer” tip that appeared in the “Tips” section on page 17 of the AAW October 2022 “American Woodturner” Journal.
Continue reading Banjo-Mounted Hair Dryer →

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Finger Cots Protect Skin

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Meta Description: Finger cots are like a disposable glove for one finger. I like to use them when a five-finger glove would be overkill—like when spreading cyanoacrylate (CA) glue with my finger.

https://carlford.us/blog/2022/10/finger-cots-protect-skin/

Finger Cots Tip

Here is my “Finger Cots Protect Skin” tip that appeared in the “Tips” section on page 17 of the AAW August 2022 “American Woodturner” Journal.
Continue reading Finger Cots Protect Skin →

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Bowl Gouge Cleaning Wheel

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Meta Description: Carl cleans his bowl gouges with a 3" nylon wheel attached to the side if his grinder when turning green wood. It is quick and easy!

https://carlford.us/blog/2022/10/bowl-gouge-cleaning-wheel/
Bowl Gouge Cleaning Wheel

Updated: 4/17/2023. This idea was published by me in the February 2023 issue of AAW American Woodturner magazine.

February 2023 issue of the AAW American WoodturnerI like to clean my bowl gouges with a 3″ nylon wheel attached to the side of my grinder when turning green wood.

I clean my gouges BEFORE I sharpen them. When I go to the grinder to sharpen a gouge. It is quick and easy. Continue reading Bowl Gouge Cleaning Wheel →

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Octagon Template Cuts Corners

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Meta Description: Link to Carl's "Octagon Template & Jig" AAW magazine "tips section" PDF. Carl uses a simple Octagon Template and Jig to cut the corners off of plate or shallow bowl blanks.

https://carlford.us/blog/2021/12/octagon-template-cuts-corners/

Octagon Template Cuts Corners

Photo: Octagon Template Cuts Corners 1
Here is my “Octagon Template Cuts Corners” tip that appeared in the “Tips” section on page 15 of the AAW August 2020 “American Woodturner” Journal.
Continue reading Octagon Template Cuts Corners →

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A Modern Lamp for any Table

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Meta Description: Link to Carl's "A Modern Lamp for any Table" AAW magazine article PDF. How to turn a wooden lamp that looks great! A skill building project.

https://carlford.us/blog/2021/08/modern-lamp/

Modern Table Lamp
Here is a pointer to my “A Modern Lamp for any Table” article that appeared on page 18 of the AAW June 2021 “American Woodturner” Journal.
Continue reading A Modern Lamp for any Table →