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Carl's For Students, Wood

Carl’s Kiln Dried Wood Process

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Meta Description: Carl documents the blank cutting process he uses to get the most out of hardwood kiln dried boards for woodturning.

https://carlford.us/blog/2022/08/carls-kd-wood-process/

Photo: Kiln Dried Wood Process (wood_process_11)

Here is the blank cutting process that I use to get the most out of hardwood kiln dried boards for woodturning.

I am documenting this process for my students. This is how I determine the price I charge students for kiln dried blanks. Continue reading Carl’s Kiln Dried Wood Process →

Carl's For Students, Tools Misc

Silky Landscape Saw

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Meta Description: Quick Tip: Carl recommends a Silky Gomboy 210 Landscape Saw for woodturning. He uses it to cut off the tenon on woodturnings.

https://carlford.us/blog/2022/05/silky-landscape-saw/

Photo: Silky Landscape Saw 1

I often finish the bottoms on my bowls and hollow forms by parting down to a 1″ tenon and then sawing thru the tenon with the LATHE STOPPED! See photo above.

I recommend using a saw designed to cut wet green wood. A saw with big teeth. With lots of “set” in the teeth.

Beware! The lathe MUST BE STOPPED! Do not use anything with teeth with the lathe running! Do not use anything with out tool rest support!
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