MID SOUTH WOODTURNERS GUILD

Hello Fellow MSWG-ians, Well, the cold is finally starting to set in here in Arlington, and like my bear-brethren it is time to hibernate for a bit. During this time, I pull my chair near the warmth of my pc and research items of interest, which I have compiled into a list through the year. Yes, I do use a list and do not just chase rabbits down holes! Or, wander aimlessly through social media mediums! Instead I choose to offer to share with you, a newsletter I am now getting

In 2008 I attended the 1st Segmented Symposium at Marc Adams School of Woodworking. There was a breakout session on shellac and I...

Writer - Joseph Voda This time of year is filled with many interesting - and some not-so-much - projects and ideas. I find this to be one...

At the November general meeting there was a discussion about tool making, tool steel, heat treating steel, sharpening, forming, and more....

" How do you make your basketweave embellishment on your woodturnings?" Larry Sefton answers the question asked by several members of...

Use of a Forster bit matching the diameter of the headstock spindle to center a mating faceplate.

Below is a chart illustrating product differences by country of origin.

Our demonstrator was Don Farage. Don not only did an outstanding demonstration, but he was also an outstanding instructor. Many...

My 15 plus year old chainsaw table needed to be replaced. I decided today was the day. Why today? Well, I had room in the trash...

For over 30 years I have cooked with cast iron dutch ovens. When placing the hot oven on a table for serving, I have used a commercial...

Many MSWG club members over the past months have asked about the photo on my wig stand bases. It is not a photo; it is one manufactured...

The following is a list of resources Sam provided from his demonstration. As a reminder there are many resources for these products and...

As a refresher, the sharpening systems on display were: Slow speed grinder with Norton 3X - 8 Inch Grinding Wheels and a Wolverine Tool...

This type of demonstrating is NOT the same as club meetings to other woodturners. The following webpage link by Hilton Handcraft of the...

I was talking to the other day with members of Tri-State Woodcrafters and was surprised at how many people do not know about Crosstown...

This is a super fun and fast activity for adults and children to enjoy together. Here is the list I promised for egg decorating supplies:

The other day a MSWG member stated that he wanted to learn hand sharpening since he could no longer use his sharpening jig because the...

I have had questions about how I did the following in the photo below during a past demonstration on making wig stands. The question was...

I may never make a Celtic knot like in the interactive remote demonstration by Alan Stratton to MSWG on 2/25/2023 . . . However, I came...

Every woodturner should have a copy of "Allan Batty Woodturning Notes" printed and handy in their shop for reference. Get yours by going...