AAW American Woodturner Journal

Dedicated to providing education, information and organization to those who are interested in woodturning. Beginning in 2010, the number of AW Journal issues each year was increased from four to six.

The current American Woodturner issue is "February 2012", Volume 27 - No. 1.

A subscription to the Journal is included with your membership in AAW. Back issue hard-copies of the AW Journal, as well as multiple back issues on CD, may be purchased by clicking here.

A complete index of AW Journal articles, going back to 1986, may be found here. And, click on this link to view a helpful video: Search Journal Index how-to.

Current Issue Table of Contents

Features: Inside this Issue: February 2012, Volume 27 - No. 1.

Features

19 Shrink Boxes–Scandinavian Heritage in Minnesota
Jim Sannerud uses traditional techniques to create these handsome, sturdy boxes whose heritage dates back to the Vikings.

23 Lidded Box Inspired by a Foxtail Palm Seedpod
Neil Scobie demonstrates how he makes a lidded box with shaped ends, a simple form with grace.

26 View of a Regional Symposium
The Totally Turning regional symposium and Showcase show in Saratoga Springs, NY, feeds Jake Debski's hunger for information, inspiration, and camaraderie.

28 Tool Handles
Bill Neddow helps us get a grip on the optimal handle to enhance tool control, reduce body stress, and promote safety at the lathe.

34 A Veteran Woodturner
Not just for therapeutic benefit, Tai Chi Chuan provides this Vietnam vet with focus, strength, and control that are at the foundation of his woodturning, by Joshua Friend.

36 Historic Fort Snelling Flagpole
First you need a lathe with a 60-foot bed..., by Karen Nielsen.

38 Turning to the Next Dimension – Real Movement in Turned Objects
Peter Rand explores the abundant possibilities of using kinetics to make your creative woodturning more compelling.
46 Virtual Woodturning–How SketchUp can help you design or refine your work
David Heim demonstrates how to use Google's 3D modeling software to help you work out key design issues in advance, reduce waste, and speed up your production.

52 The Ultimate Cache of Woodturned Art – Reflections on the Lipton Collection
The Cutting Edge: Contemporary Wood Art and the Lipton Collection by Kevin Wallace is a remarkable catalog of the pioneering collection of works that form the foundation of modern studio woodturning, by David M. Fry.

Association News and Notes

4    From the Editor
                  Betty Scarpino

4    President’s Letter
                Dale Larson

5 26th Annual International Symposium

9 AAW Forum Contest Winners

10 A Walk in the Woods
AAW's 2012 Exhibit Application Guidelines
10 Chapter Collaborative Challenge 2012

10 Prize Drawing for AAW Members

11 Contests–Best Chapter Newsletter/ Best Chapter Website

11 AAW Board of Directors Call for Nominees

Woodturners Chatter

12 Tips

14 Nor-Cal Woodturners Chapter Makes a Difference
15 DVD Review
Mastering Woodturning Bowl Turning Techniques
Glenn Lucas

16 Versatile Tool Holder

16 Warning On:"Add Reverse to a Mini Lathe"

17 In Memory of Jan Peters, Co-Owner of del Mano Gallery

18 Calendar of Events

Gallery

1 Gallery
Robert Arnold

58 Members' Gallery
Martin Osborn
Darrell Copeland
Gary Ritchie

71 Advertising Index

On the Covers

Front Cover –Cover – Peter Rand, Pas de Deux, 2011, Walnut, aluminum, 4" (10 cm) dia.

Back Cover – Jim Sannerud, Bowl Stack, 2011, Birch, milk paint, organic linseed oil, 3 1/2" × 13" (9 cm × 33 cm) (bottom bowl), 1 3/4" × 4" (4 cm × 10 cm) (top bowl) Photo: Tib Shaw

Additional downloadable content for the Winter 2009 issue:

Click on this link to view a metric version of the lathe comparision chart mentioned in the "Dream Machine" article found on page 21.

Additional downloadable content for the Spring 2008 issue:

Click on this link to view supplemental info (the "slide-show") mentioned in the article titled Transitional Segmented Vessels by Jim Rodgers.

Additional downloadable content for the Summer 2007 issue:

Click here for supplemental information to the article "Turning to the Internet" by Joe Fleming, pages 54-57 - mentioned in the "Tips for Online Wood Purchases" box on page 56.

Additional downloadable content for the Spring 2007 AW issue:

Supplemental info to the article "Build Your Own Rose Engine Lathe", pages 52-53, authored by Jon Magill (tremendous job Jon...thank you!!!)
Click here for a comprehensive set of instructions for building your own Rose Engine Lathe
- Introduction and Overview (pdf) ...3 pages
- Rose Engine Construction Instructions (pdf) ...11 pages
- Rose Engine Detailed Drawings (pdf) ...13 pages
- You can also right-click on any of these links and "Save Target As..." to you r hard drive
Online videos (3 versions of same video) showing Rose Engine Lathe in operation
- Click here for WMV (Windows Media Player) file format (31MB)
- Click here for MOV (Apple Quick Time) file format (50MB)
- Click here for the MOV file without music (6MB)
- You can also right click on any of these links and "Save Target As..." to your hard drive, to play later
If you have a question on any of this information, please email Jon Magill