Demo by Bob Eberhardt on making Finials of different types and sizes. Pen Wood of the Month: Brasiletto or Mexican Logwood, Pen Kit of the Month: the Pocket Pen from Wood World of Texas. Editor Musings from Tom Leonard on his woodturning capabilities as he ages. Article on Ironwood Tree Facts and uses for Ironwood. Article on Hematoxylin, a useful extract from Haematoxylum Brasiletto. Continue reading →

Demo by Dan Brandner on turning live center cones from Baltic Birch glue-ups and use cases for them. Pen Wood of the Month: Pistachio, Pen Kit of the Month: Zephyr. Focus on Cocobolo article. Editor musings on “A Twist on Instruction Reading”. Turning with a twist article. Continue reading →

Demo by Tom Leonard on how to make pens from Antlers. Pen Wood of the Month: Silver Wattle (Acacia Dealbata), Pen Kit of the Month: None because of poor quality blank. Article on Tom’s Lathe repair; Musings on 15th Anniv of Club; Article on Chatoyance, Second shop tour recap, Interesting tree, Ebony. Continue reading →