RECESS ORNAMENT

David Reed Smith

MATERIALS NEEDED:
1/2” thick ornament stock
6” diameter construction lumber for backup plate
Blue masking tape
1/2” thick secondary wood for filler
Short length 4” Schedule 40, PVC pipe
22 gauge brass wire
Two sizes of steel wire
Cyanoacrylate glue

TOOLS NEEDED:
Drill press
Drill bit to fit scroll saw blade
Scroll saw
4-jawed chuck with #3 jaws
Shop-made backup plate
Lathe
Bowl gouge
Parting tool
Hot-melt glue gun with extra glue sticks
Shear spear
Mini-cove tools
Flat or shear scraper
Putty knife
Small glue spreader
Texturizing tool
Electric drill
Vise

BOUTIQUE MEASURING SCOOP

Kurt Hertzog

MATERIALS NEEDED:
1 piece juniper (or material of choice) for scoop body
1 piece juniper (or material of choice) for scoop handle
1 length of 20 ga. Sterling silver wire (or wire of choice)
Two-part, 5 minute epoxy
Shellawax, or finish of choice

TOOLS NEEDED:
Lathe w/ 2 drive centers
4-jawed chuck
Drill chuck
Roughing gouge
Skew
Bandsaw
Forstner bit (optional)
Depth gauge
Spindle sander (optional)

GLOBE CHRISTMAS ORNAMENT

Pete Holtus

MATERIALS NEEDED:
3" x 3" piece of aspen
1-1/2" x 7" piece of walnut
Lacquer sanding sealer
Lacquer thinner
Spray lacquer or finish of choice
Paper towel

TOOLS NEEDED:
Lathe with assorted chisels
Chuck or faceplate
Small hollowing tools
Small eyehook
Small drill bit
Vernier (not plastic) or small spring calipers
Calipers for measuring wall thickness. (These can be either shop-made from wire or you can purchase a set made by Sorby from most turning supply houses.)

CROCHET HOOKS

Jim Vogel

MATERIALS NEEDED:
1" square x 8" or 3/4" square x 8" close-grain hardwood
Assorted grits of abrasive paper
Gray Scotch Brite pad
paper towel
Hut Crystal Coat or finish of choice

TOOLS NEEDED:
Lathe with assorted chisels
Sharp knife or small saw
Old toothbrush

SHAVING BRUSH
and MUG SET

Don McIvor

TOOLS NEEDED:
Lathe with assorted turning chisels
Bandsaw (or pre-cut blanks)
Jacob’s chuck (or drill press)
Forstner bit to match brush knot diameter
Ruler
Calipers

MATERIALS NEEDED:
1 pc. 3" X 5" X 5” Cocobolo or wood of choice
1 pc. Brush knot
1 pc. Brush stand
Shaving mug soap
2-part epoxy glue
Assorted grits of abrasive paper
Finishing of choice

SOURCES OF SUPPLY:

COCOBOLO: #202-0209 $18.50, plus shipping
Craft Supplies USA, 1287 E. 1120 S., Provo, UT 84606
1-800-551-8876 | www.woodturnerscatalog.com

BRUSH KNOT: 20mm Silver Tip Badger Hair $15.95, plus shipping
Brush Stand $6.95, plus shipping
The Golden Nib, 7202 E Cave Creek, Rd #1D, Carefree, AZ 85377
480-575-0729 | www.thegoldennib.com

SHAVING MUG SOAP: $3–4, plus shipping
Pirate’s Cove Soap Works | www.piratescovesoapworks.com

GREEN BOWL
DRYING KILN

Ted Rudie

MATERIALS NEEDED:
1 Upright freezer or refrigerator
15 liner feet UF wire
5 watertight connectors for UF wire
3 watertight metal electrical boxes
1 watertight blank plate
1 watertight light plate
1 watertight switch plate
1 switch
1 bottom thermostat for an electric water heater
1 hooded light fixture
1 plug for a power cord
1 hasp
1 padlock
Wire nuts
Sheet metal screws
Silicon caulk

TOOLS NEEDED:
Power drill
1/2” drill bit
Hole saw XX”
Pilot bit for screws
Screw drivers
Adjustable pliers
Linesmen pliers
Wire cutters
Razor knife