Introducing Techniques & Projects IV

The fourth compilation of articles
from the pages of American Woodturner
from 1999 - 2001

Available August, 2005 from the AAW Office

   On the front cover:
   Three of Phil Brennion's hollow vessels, based on the
   Olla forms of Southwest pottery. For details on this project
   see his article beginning on page 134.
   Photo by Phil Brennion.

Techniques ; Projects IV Cover

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Pages 2-35 includes 11 articles:

2
Square Mirrors – Square and circular reflections from the scrap pile by John Lucas
6

Wood Tulips – Flowers bloom in turner’s workshop by Steve Reed

9
Turned Pulls – A nice project and a production trick or two by Art Jenson
12
Pencil Pusher – Turner’s trick showcase ordinary mechanism by Nick Cook
16
“Tis The Season – An easy-to-turn snowman ornament by Nick Cook
19
Confetti Oil Lamps – Turn on a little light and romance by Bob Rosand
22
Birdhouse Ornaments – A gem for the holiday and year-round profits by Ron Hampton
25

Ring Holder – An elegant gift that’s easy to turn by Bob Rosand

27
A Simple Bracelet – a beginner’s project for the holidays by Dave Sheppard
29
From Vessels to Ornaments – The variations areendless by Larry Hasiak
32
Turning Tagua – “Nuts to You” As a design idea by Angelo Lafrate
 

Pages 36-67 includes 11 articles:

36
Elevated Vessels – An extra dimension below the turned form by Dave Barriger
38

Woven Rims – A new look for southwestern forms by Phil Brennion

41
Chasing Threads – Simple tools and a lot of practice makes perfect by Fred Holder
45
Levitating Vessels – A perfect balance of material and proportions by Gary Sanders
49
Smoking Pots – Fire Clouds and other signs of the ancients by Phil Brennion
52
The Lost Wood Process – Shapes materialize as the stock disappears by Lowell Converse
54
Turning a Handles Bowl – A multi-axis balancing technique by Talmadge Murphey
58
Lidded Urns –Exquisite woods and craftsmanship by Mike Mahoney
60
Bias Turning – Violating symmetry for livelier edges by Tom Crabb
63
Turning Flowers – Blossoming excitement in woodturning by Jim Rinde
66
Textured Rim Platters – Tested techniques with faceplate and glue block by John Lucas
 

Pages 68 - 111 includes 15 articles:

68
The Classic Gavel – For the authority figure in your life by Willard Baxter
70
Slick As A Whistle – Tune up your skills and make a chuck, too by Mark St. Leger
74
The Laminated Candlestick – Details make the difference in design by Alan Leland
77

Point-To-Point – A simplified approach to spindle turning by Bruce Hoover

80
Sweet Dreams – Bedposts – No need for panic by Nick Cook
83
Making Spheres – Geometry and fine cuts produce a perfect form by John Brewer
86
A Simple Seat – Turning three-legged stools by David W. Scott
91

Fine Tuning a Grinder – Efficiency is in the details Bob Vaughan

94

Vacuum Chucks – An efficient tool without sucking up big bucks by Ernie Showalter

98

Sanding Savvy – Five basic rules for getting the scratches out by Russ Fairfield

100
Boring Bars – Outriggers for clean and safe cuts by Frank Sudol
104

The Cutting Process – The tools vary, but not the nature of wood by George Hatfield

107
Sealing The System – O-ring materials improve the vacuum by John Hill
109
Wallet Friendly Shear Scrapers – Finishing cut tools at an attractive price by David Reed Smith
111
I’m Hooked – Shop-built tool excels at slicing endgrain by Raul V. Pena
 

Pages 115 - 134 includes 7 articles:

115
Techniques For Carving – Spiral Layouts and a holding jig by King Heiple
118
Shaping And Sharpening – The ways of tools and tool design by David Ellsworth
121

Trapped Boring Bars – Make your own high-efficiency system by Steve Sinner

125
Simple Surface Decoration – Add a colorful turn with acrylic by Steve Sinner
127
Eggshell Texturing –a versatile technique you can crow about by Dan Braniff
130
Turning On To Sculpture – Shape, slice and reassemble to trick the eye by Duane Gemelke
134
Turn Toward The Southwest – Creating your own time proven forms by Phil Brennion
 

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