Sanding And Finishing On The Lathe

The Story of a Custom Knob
October 24, 2013

Abiel Rios Wong demonstrates how he makes his own tools by making a custom knob. He made the knob from a length of 1-in. brass rod and a small hunk…
Go Beyond the Lathe for Beautiful Vessels
May 31, 2012

See how Liam Flynn creates his beautiful vessels, both on and off the lathe. From Fine Woodworking #227
Irregular Perfections
May 31, 2012

Liam Flynn has spent 30 years in search of the perfect form. For this Irish wood turner, meaning is found in the journey, not the destination. From Fine Woodworking #227
A sunburst finish for bowls
November 1, 2006

Wood turner Michael Allison answers questions about his colorful trademark finish at the 2006 Fine Furnishings Show
Mahoney's Utility Finish Oil
March 1, 2006

Unlike some vegetable oils, this walnut oil will eventually polymerize to a hardened finish.
Thickness-Sander Attachment for Lathe
October 25, 2005

The sketch above shows the thickness-sander lathe attachment I made to sand dulcimer tops and sides. The design is similar to the sanders shown in Fine Woodworking #21, p. 50,…
Reversing Lathe Rotation for Sanding
October 25, 2005

Here's how I reverse the rotation on my lathe for sanding turned bowls. This approach reduces the problem of the faceplate unscrewing from the spindle, as often happens if you…
Four Finishings for Turnings
October 1, 2003

When to use wax, shellac, lacquer, and oil
Scrapers refine turned surfaces
April 1, 2001

Some experts say don't use them, but scrapers clean up ridges left by gouges and greatly reduce sanding time

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