Woodworking Jokes
Harry was having his annual physical and the doc noticed that his blood pressure was a little elevated.
“What do you do for a living?” he asked.
“I’m a woodworker. Mostly hand tools. I work all alone in a sunshine filled studio with Brahms playing low and my golden retriever at my feet.”
“Well, that’s not causing it. How about your family history? Think you might get it from your Mom’s side, or your Dad’s?”
“Neither,” said Harry. “But I might be getting it from my wife’s family.”
“No, that’s impossible,” the doc said.
“Obviously, you haven’t met them,” said Harry.
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Woodworking Meme
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Lathe Basics
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Whether you’re new to the lathe or just need a refresher course, WOOD magazine’s Craig Ruegsegger covers the basic operation of this machine. Learn not only the proper technique to using a lathe, but the terminology associated with it. These are the building blocks to mastering the tool for safety and accuracy.
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Woodturning Basics Part 1: Turning Tools, Lathe, & Roughing a Spindle
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Will Myers teaches the basics of turning spindles, starting with centering the wood, discussing turning tools & parts of the lathe, and ending with roughing out a spindle.
Four Cuts – A Wood Turning Basics Lesson
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There are only a few main cuts in turning and 3 turning blank orientations. Success comes from understanding the grains interaction with an edge/wedge. And since there are only a few handful of tools this is an easy reach for new woodworkers. Grasp this and your enjoyment of the craft and the quality of results will all improve.
[Video] 3 Most Common Mistakes
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A woodworking friend of mine shared this video by Ralph Chapman with me that helped him set up his workshop.
The video explains the benefits of Ralph Chapman’s guide about setting up an affordable workshop and avoiding the most common mistakes offers to anyone interested in woodworking.
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