Hand Chased Threads
Michael Mocho offers this expert treatise on threading wood. Myths. Materials. Practice. Click here to download Michael’s extensive directions for learning how to chase threads by hand.
2018-09-07
Airbrushing and Dying
Ways to color those wood fibers. Detailed narrative of Bob Stauch’s presentation at the June 1, 2013 NMWT meeting. Click here for the PDF.
2018-08-01
Bill Zerby on Sharpening
“A Ph.D.’s worth of PDFs”
Bill shares his expertise with 16 handouts covering many aspects of sharpening and metallurgy. Download the ZIP file. Double click it to unpack the collection.
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2018-07-01
Metal Leaf Tech
Jim gave a comprehensive presentation on applying metal leaf to turned vessels and adding color and interest to the metal leaf surface using an acid treatment known as “patination.” Get the story here.
2018-06-01
Turning Dippers
Ralph Watts demonstrates techniques for turning dippers, including how to make the specialized jam chuck. Download “Turning Dippers.pdf”
2018-05-01
Long Stemmed Goblets
Ron Phillips shows you how to turn taller, thinner long stemmed goblets than you ever imagined using steadyrests.
2017-11-01