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Summer 2008 Issue

Woodturning Design is a full-color publication dedicated to the art of the wood lathe. Outstanding woodturning projects with detailed instructions and step-by-step photos are presented in every issue. Feature articles cover interesting woodturners, innovative techniques, and exquisite works of art. These are just a few of the reasons why Woodturning Design has been highly acclaimed by woodturners throughout North America. The magazine’s editor, Joe Herrmann, has over thirty years’ experience as a woodshop teacher and avid woodturner.

Summer 2008

         Relief-Carved
         Embellishments
         by Tony Cortese

Our last issue featured an article by Rachel Dunn detailing how she made her one-piece desk pens. In the article, she listed a source for the special headstock and tailstock drivers that she uses; unfortunately, the tools are no longer available from this source. Both Kelly (Rachel’s dad) and I have looked, but have not been able to locate another source and for that we apologize. I’ve had several people interested in making the pens, so Kelly volunteered to describe how to make a tailstock driver from a spur center. In Issue #16, Stuart King (Winter 2007: Turn an “Antique” English Bobbin, pps. 61-65) describes how to make a square drive center for the headstock that looks fairly easy. I know it’s a bit more work, but I think those who are interested in making the pens will be able to make them once they have these two drivers. Kelly’s directions will be published in the next issue, but for those of you who don’t want to wait, please e-mail me at editors@woodturningdesign.com and I will send you the text portion of the article that Kelly provided.

In the previous issue, I lamented the fact that the Utah Woodturning Symposium and the American Association of Woodturners (AAW) Symposium would be going on at the same time, making it impossible for me to attend the Utah conference. As most of you are probably aware, the Utah conference has now been changed to late May. Additional information can be found on their website at www.utahwoodturning.com.

On a more serious note: Phil Brennion, past president and longtime board member of the AAW, has had some debilitating surgery requiring a lengthy convalescence and rehabilitation. Even with health insurance, this process has taken a toll on the family finances. If you go to AAW’s website at www.woodturner.org and click on the link on the home page, you will find a longer explanation of the situation and an address where you can send a donation if you are so inclined.

As you are aware, Woodturning Design is completely reader driven and written. If there is some particular project or procedure you would like to see, please consider either writing the article and submitting it to the magazine yourself or suggesting someone who is willing to take on the challenge. The reason I’m bringing this up is that a while back, a reader e-mailed me and suggested an article on making either a David Nittmann-style platter or a Pam Reilly-style vase. This issue features Doug Mooney’s interpretation of the Nittmann-style platter and the next two issues will include articles by Pam Reilly describing her technique.

Also included in this issue is an article on making pens from rather unusual materials, such as rice, peas, and flower petals. David Reed Smith dug out his backup plate (see Issue #13) and uses it to make a tissue box. And last, but by no means least, Wes Demarest profiles AAW board member, Tony Cortese, who shows you how he embellishes his work with carving.

Again, Woodturning Design will have a booth in the trade show at the AAW Symposium in Richmond, Virginia. Please stop by and say hello.

Finally, I’m starting to run low on Ask Dale questions, so let’s send in a few more.

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Readers' Gallery
Woodturning Design also periodically publishes a “Reader’s Gallery” of work made by readers. If you are interested in seeing your work in the magazine, e-mail me photos at editors@woodturningdesign.com and we will publish them as space permits. You can contact me by regular mail at 1882 St. Rt. 45 North, Rock Creek, Ohio 44084.

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