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• let you know when we send out Steve Russell's Lathe Talk e-zine, our monthly educational newsletter for woodturners.

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Steve Russell's Lathe Talk Newsletter

Sign up for Steve Russell's Lathe Talk, a monthly newsletter

Volume Twenty Four of Lathe Talk e-zine Mailed

Volume Twenty Four of Lathe Talk was emailed to all subscribers on 11-17-2008. Please check your inboxes for this month's newsletter.

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How to Minimize Paste Wax Creep

Learn how to store paste wax finishes to prevent creep (seepage) from the tins during storage.

Pull Cut: A Guide to Mastery

Learn to master the pull cut with a Irish ground bowl gouge.

Multimedia Woodturning Glossary for Woodturners

Woodturning glossary of terms and phrases used by woodturners presented in a multimedia format.

Tool Reviews for Woodturning Tools and Equipment

Tool reviews for woodturning tools and equipment from a professional woodturners perspective.

Lyle Jamieson Hollowing System Review

Tool review of the Lyle Jamieson Hollowing System for Woodturners

Sitemap for Woodturning Videos Plus

Sitemap - Navigational information for Woodturning Videos Plus with links to important pages.

Kel McNaughton Carvers Jig

Tool review of Kel McNaughton's Carvers Jig for woodturners, woodworkers and crafts people.

Hollowing Tools Overview for Woodturners

Learn about the various hollowing tools available to woodturners, including hand-held, arm brace, captured and laser-guided systems.

Using the McNaughton Center Saver System

Learn about using the McNaughton center saver on mini-lathes with the new micro and mini center saver systems.

Honing Tools and Jigs for Woodturners

Learn how honing tools and jigs can reduce your trips to the grinder and improve the finished surface on your woodturning project.

Measuring Tools Needed for Woodturning

Learn how measuring tools can make your woodturning easier and more accurate.

Volume Twenty Three of Lathe Talk e-zine Mailed

Volume Twenty Three of Lathe Talk was emailed to all subscribers on 10-17-2008. Please check your inboxes for this month's newsletter.

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Woodturning Videos and eBooks by Professional Woodturner Steven D. Russell

Woodturning videos by professional woodturner Steven D. Russell help you learn bowl turning, pen turning and more! Our woodturning videos offer tips and tricks that make learning fun.

Storing Anchorseal - Long Term Test Results

Learn the results of testing various ways to store Anchorseal end grain sealer.

Volume Twenty Two of Lathe Talk e-zine Mailed

Volume Twenty Two of Lathe Talk was emailed to all subscribers on 9-20-2008. Please check your inboxes for this month's newsletter.

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Volume Twenty One of Lathe Talk e-zine Mailed

Volume Twenty One of Lathe Talk was emailed to all subscribers on 8-3-2008. Please check your inboxes for this month's newsletter.

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Power Carving Tools for Woodturners

Learn how to use power carving tools for embellishments on woodturnings. Includes examples of multiple tools and their uses.

Inlay Materials for Woodturners: Tips and Techniques

Learn about various inlay materials for use in woodturnings including crushed stone, wood shavings and metal dusts.

Lathe Review
Oneway 2436 Woodturning Lathe

Lathe review of a Oneway 2436 lathe from professional woodturners perspective.

The Irish Grind on Woodturning Tools

Learn why the Irish grind is becoming an increasingly popular bevel profile for woodturning bowl gouges and spindle gouges.

Bevel Angles - Suggested Starting Points for Woodturning Tools

Learn the most common bevel angles used on woodturning tools. Includes recommendations for specific tools and example photos.

Volume Twenty of Lathe Talk e-zine Mailed

Volume Twenty of Lathe Talk was emailed to all subscribers on 7-11-2008. Please check your inboxes for this month's newsletter.

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Tone Spray Effects on Woodturnings

Learn how to use an airbrush to create tone spray effects on your woodturnings. Includes tips for a wide range of materials.

Woodturning Ergonomics: Considerations and Concerns for the Modern Woodturner

Learn how proper ergonomics while woodturning can help you save your body and reduce injuries.

Volume Nineteen of Lathe Talk e-zine Mailed

Volume Nineteen of Lathe Talk was emailed to all subscribers on 6-07-2008. Please check your inboxes for this month's newsletter.

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Power Sanding Woodturnings with Interface Pads

Learn how power sanding with interface pads can help you improve the surface of your woodturnings.

Burning Wood to Embellish Your Woodturnings

Learn how burning wood with handheld torches can be an easy way to embellish your woodturning projects.

Lone Star Woodturners Association, Inc.

Lone Star Woodturners Association is a non-profit association of woodturners serving North Harris, Montgomery, Liberty and San Jacinto counties.

Volume Eighteen of Lathe Talk e-zine Mailed

Volume Eighteen of Lathe Talk was emailed to all subscribers on 5-07-2008. Please check your inboxes for this month's newsletter.

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How to Prevent Pen Barrels from Splitting

Pen Barrels - Learn techniques to prevent splits in writing pen barrels during drilling, sanding, finishing and assembly.

Perfecting Epoxy Finishes for Woodturners

Learn how to buff epoxy finishes using various techniques. Includes tips and techniques specifically designed for woodturners.

Volume Seventeen of Lathe Talk e-zine Mailed

Volume Seventeen of Lathe Talk was emailed to all subscribers on 4-07-2008. Please check your inboxes for this month's newsletter.

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Volume Sixteen of Lathe Talk e-zine Mailed

Volume Sixteen of Lathe Talk was emailed to all subscribers on 3-06-2008. Please check your inboxes for this month's newsletter.

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Using Shear Scrapers on Woodturnings

Learn the advantages of using shear scrapers to perfect the surface of your woodturnings. Includes tips for Irish bowl gouges, traditional scrapers and dedicated shear scrapers.

Cabochon Stone Inlays for Woodturnings

Learn how to buy cabochon stone inlays for your woodturning projects. Includes buying tips and recommended sources to get you started.

Pen Mandrels: Tips for Maintaining and Storing Your Mandrels

Learn how to properly maintain and store your pen mandrels to preserve their accuracy. Includes mounting, turning and storage tips.

Drying Green Wood in Paper Bags

Learn how to use ordinary paper bags for drying green wood roughouts. Includes advanced protocol to reduce overall drying time with forced air circulation.

LSWA - Lone Star Woodturners Association, Inc.

Membership information page for the Lone Star Woodturners Association - LSWA - The Woodlands, Texas. Member, American Association of Woodturners

Volume Fifteen of Lathe Talk e-zine Mailed

Volume Fifteen of Lathe Talk was emailed to all subscribers on 2-02-2008. Please check your inboxes for this month's newsletter.

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Lathe Drapes Keep Your Lathe Clean

Lathe drapes can protect your lathe and make clean up easier. Using these simple drapes makes your lathe clean up at the end of the day a snap.

Turning Deer Antler: Tips and Tricks

Learn how to turn deer antler writing pens. Lots of tips and tricks are included for working with this alternative material on pens.

Using a Wood Burner to Transfer Photocopied Images

Learn how to use a wood burner to transfer photocopied images onto the surface of your woodturnings. The transferred image can be used as a guide for burning, carving or other embellishment work.

Chainsaw Tips for Woodturners

Learn how to get the most from your chainsaw when you're processing green wood logs and turning blanks. Includes tips for chainsaw maintenance and cutting.

Volume Fourteen of Lathe Talk e-zine Mailed

Volume Fourteen of Lathe Talk was emailed to all subscribers on 1-05-2008. Please check your inboxes for this month's newsletter.

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Volume Thirteen of Lathe Talk e-zine Mailed

Volume Thirteen of Lathe Talk was emailed to all subscribers on 12-07-2007. Please check your inboxes for this month's newsletter.

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New Video Tip Added To Video Tips Library

We recently added a new "Fluid Pulsed" drilling video tip segment to our Video Tips Library. This is a 90 second video that demonstrates my protocol for drilling pen blanks.

This technique helps to cool the drill bit during drilling and keep the flutes clear of shavings, which helps to prevent heat checking inside the drilled hole when working with heat sensitive exotics, or man-made composites. Additional video tips will be added in the near future.

Volume Twelve of Lathe Talk e-zine Mailed

Volume Twelve of Lathe Talk was emailed to all subscribers on 11-04-2007. Please check your inboxes for this month's newsletter.

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Help Us Build Our Video Tips Library

We recently added a new Video Tips Library and it has been a huge success. There are currently three video segments in the library. Two deal with shear scraping a bowl prior to sanding and the third covers resharpening bandsaw blades.

If you have any suggestions for woodturning topics or techniques that you would like to see covered in the video library, please email us. Thanks!