http://turnedcreations.showyourwood.com Artistic and Functional Woodturnings by Allan Cusworth Tue, 25 Aug 2009 22:27:00 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en This Christmas ornament is made with Box Elder being used for the 2 1/4" diameter globe, a True Mahogany used for the Finial and Icicle. The finial is 2 1/2" long and the Icicle is 4" long. To hang the ornament I drilled a 1/16" hole through the finial and threaded ... http://turnedcreations.showyourwood.com/2009/08/25/christmas-ornament-for-canadian-woodworking-magazine-christmas-issue-2009/ Do you have a problem with getting shavings in your shirt pocket while you are turning or sawing wood? Here’s a way I have found to help with this situation. Place a strip of painter’s masking tape over the opening at the top, leaving just enough of a slit for ... http://turnedcreations.showyourwood.com/2009/07/25/49/ Woodturning is a fantastic way of turning functional and artistic ideas into pieces of useful and expressive art. By sharing that creativity with others through galleries, craft shows, guild meetings, and just one-on-one activities, I feel it shares a part of who I am and what my values are. This web ... http://turnedcreations.showyourwood.com/2009/07/22/turned-creations-my-reason-for-turning-wood/