American Woodturner 37 issue 2

American Woodturner 37 issue 2
April 2022
  • In Memoriam: Brother Ciarán Forbes - Members of the woodturning community remember Ciarán Forbes, a spirited and generous woodturner who happened to also be a Benedictine monk.

  • In Memoriam: Stephen Hogbin - Members of the woodturning community remember Stephen Hogbin, an influential design innovator, craftsman, educator, and author.

  • Elegant Letter Opener - Scott Belway shares his techniques for making this useful, classic desk accessory.

  • Slowly Does It - What is the best lathe speed for a given diameter turning? And how does the rate of tool traverse play into the equation? Mike Darlow provides some answers.

  • Using Silica Desiccant to Dry Rough-Turned Bowls - We all have our favorite ways to dry rough-turned bowls. John Stiehler offers the results of his Experimentation using silica beads.
  • Education by Immersion: The Art-and-Craft School Experience - Want to take your woodturning to the next level? A sojourn at one of several craft schools around the country might be just the ticket, by D Wood.

  • Connections: The Inspired Art of Andi Wolfe - A multitalented artist driven by an array of interests that intersect in surprising ways—Andi Wolfe in profile, by J. Paul Fennell.

  • An Enduring Donation: Renwick Gallery Acquires 43 Works in Wood - A generous donation from a personal collection to The Renwick Gallery of the Smithsonian American Art Museum helps wood art shine on a big stage.
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