Passwords change 3/4/2020

Online Membership

renewal for 2020 is ready!

Get in the door quickly on February 15th by pre-paying online for the John Beaver all-day demo! If you pre-pay go in the “right door” – check your name off and take a seat!!

Photo Directory – continue

to get your picture taken at

any meeting.

Pat Jones,

AWA Webmaster/Newsletter

WWW.AZwoodturners.org

Jim McCleary

2020 February

President’s message…

in this issue >>>

Website – Newsletter …

• President’s message

• All-day demo

• Password changes

• Upcoming events

AWA News AWA

So, I hope your favorite football team won the Super Bowl. My wife and I are both Chief fans. I think it will be a good game either way. It’s always fun to get together with friends to watch the game and eat lots of junk food.

On February 15th we have John Beaver doing the all-day turning demo and three classes at Timbers Woodworking on Sunday, Monday and Tuesday. We will be demoing at the Woodcarving show at the Mesa Convention Center on Saturday, February 22, and Sunday, February 23rd. We will be setting up on Friday, February 21st and will need 1 more pickup to haul the equipment from the storage unit to the convention center. We have a full boat on our plate the week-end of March 20th to 22nd. We have Porter Barn Woods on Friday and Saturday, 20th and 21st. We have our March meeting and Mini Symposium, on Saturday, March 21st. We also have the Pinal County Fair, March, 18th -22nd. We need volunteers for all of these events, which means that someone will miss the monthly meeting. These are all important events, so think about which event you would like to do. You can google these events to get more information and more information in this newsletter. We will be taking nominations for Board member positions at our March meeting, voting in April and starting those positions in May. As you can see, we have a lot of opportunities for members to volunteer, to advance their turning skills and have a lot of fun. That’s all for now, turn often, turn safe and see you Saturday 9am at the all-day demo on February 15th.

Jim

As of March 4, 2020, the

Member’s Only password will

be reset and the Google

Group will be updated to

AWA members only.

January 18, 2020 Demonstration by Jim McCleary Homemade captive hollowing system

Mentoring workshop at the Slocum’s January 4 & 5, 2020 Great turnout – over 20 turners! Thank you, David & Sarah!

Turning, burning, piercing, carving and lots of learning!

Hollow Form class with Carl Jacobson on January 27, 2020 Making a void can create lots of options – creating a cactus scene in the void is one turner’s goal

Thank you Carl for teaching!

This month’s highlights of two members…

Dale Guilford, AWA member, has a feature article in “Woodturning Magazine”. This magazine is out of the UK and is one of the most renowned woodturning magazines in the world. The article talks about Dale’s life in woodworking and his love of turning. Woodturning magazine is available by hardcopy subscription or online subscription. The online (digital) subscription is very reasonable, this month’s issue has over 100 pages all about woodturning! Woodturning Magazine allowed a reprint for us – the article is at the end of the newsletter.

Greg’s biggest challenge came in 2001 and continues each year. He was commissioned to do the base for the 2002 PGA Tour’s FBR Open Trophy (now called the Waste Management Phoenix Open). The wood base starts as a Mesquite blank about 15” x 7” and 42 pounds. The base with a hollowed-out donut hole ends up around 4 pounds! Once completed and challenges accomplished, the base is shipped to Ireland in November where it is inspected and Waterford Crystal completes the top half of the trophy for the Jan/Feb tournament in Phoenix. Think of Greg when that trophy is lifted!

Greg Campbell AWA Member

2019 winner Rickie Fowler

(click link above to learn more about the AWA member program)

Featured business with our

AWA Supplier Discount Program

Klingspor’s Woodworking Shop consists of four retail stores in North Carolina, an online catalog and mail order catalog. We offer over 13,000 products for woodworking, metalworking, woodturning, woodcarving and much more. Klingspor’s Woodworking Shop specializes in woodworking abrasives, machines, tools as well as hard to find abrasives. In the 1980s our sister company, Klingspor Abrasives US, had cut-off material from manufacturing that was being placed in our local landfill as waste. Being environmentally conscious, they decided to take what would be waste and repurpose it. Klingspor’s Woodworking Shop was established in 1989. With a single-page ad in a woodworking magazine, we offered “The Bargain Box” which is 20lbs of industrial rolls/cut-offs/belt abrasive materials. This box would have been waste from manufacturing is now repurposed into abrasives anyone can use! From this ad, we have built a reputation of high quality, industrial-grade abrasives at low prices.

KLINGSPOR's Woodworking Shop has become a popular stop for woodworkers around the country. We're so happy to see fellow craftsmen passing by and remembering our stores are only short jaunts off of major interstates. And, as usual, we're showered with compliments. Nowhere else will you find such a huge selection of products to enhance your woodworking. That's why KLINGSPOR's Woodworking Shop has been called "A Woodworker's Dream Store." With showrooms filled with everything from heavy machinery all the way down to a simple bottle of glue, you'll see we've left no stone unturned. So, if you're ever in the area of one of our stores, passing through on business or vacation or just feel like driving to Asheville, NC; Cary, NC; Hickory, NC; or Winston-Salem, NC; come by and see what all the hoopla is about.

John Beaver

• $25.00 Members

• $35 Non-Members

• All day demo

o 9:15am – 3:00pm

o Includes lunch

Buy ticket in advance at

www.AZWoodTurners.org

Pyle Adult Recreation Center

655 E Southern Ave, Tempe, AZ.

(SW Corner of Rural Rd & Southern Ave.)

3 Hands-on classes offered: Feb.16 –Basic Wave Bowl & Basic Bangles Feb 17 –Basic Wave & Protruding Bowl Feb 18 –Basic Wave & Protruding Bowl CLASSES ARE Full – WAIT LIST OPTION

Limit 6 per class Sign-up info on AWA Website http://www.azwoodturners.org/wood/jbeaver/

“Unique WAVE Design”

February 15th 9:15am to 3:00pm

All-day demo Plus 3 hands-on classes

Arizona Woodturners Association presents

John has always lived near the ocean, and was inspired to bring the motion and rhythm of the waves to a round object. The exploration of that concept led to the “wavy” design which is still the core element of his work today. He started by placing the design on bowls, because that’s kind of the obvious thing to make on a lathe, but as he developed new techniques John found that he could remove the restriction of the vessel and let the design stand alone as a sculptural form. By working with round forms, he found an opportunity to create designs that have no beginning or end. Even as they sit still, you can imagine the design wrapping around the piece and coming back into view, giving rhythm to the design. By moving the shapes around on the piece John found the energy that hopefully gives a feeling of movement to an otherwise static form. http://www.johnbeaver.net

Demo includes: • Creating the Wave

• Protruding Wave

• Flying Rib Vase

• Tips and Tricks galore

• Plus, more!!

Arizona Woodturners Association WWW.AZwoodturners.org

Membership Form 2020 Please fill out all information fields and check appropriate boxes.

DATE: _______________

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Renewals: Individual ___ $35.00 * Family ____ $45.00 **Student ____ $15.00 Lost Badge ___ $7.00

New Members – valid for the remainder of the year (pick up badge at meeting)

Membership Before 6/30 7/1 – 7/31 8/1/-8/31 After 8/31

Individual $40.00 $35.00 $30.00 $25.00

*Family $50.00 $45.00 $40.00 $35.00

**Student $20.00

*Family memberships include immediate family members residing at the same street address **Student memberships are valid for individual members under the age of 21 with a valid student ID

The Arizona Woodturner’s Association (AWA), is a 501(c)(3) tax exempt, educational corporation.

Please complete:

Gender □ male □ female Years you have been a member of AWA _______

AGE: □ Under 50 □ 50 – 70 □ Over 70 Years you have been turning? ________

# of meetings you attend in a year? _______ Will you volunteer to help at meetings? Yes/No

May we share your information with other members? □ YES □ NO (includes directory)

Share woodturning info with members: (lathe, hollowing, sharpening systems, tools)

______________________________________________________________________________________

Please list any special abilities you have that you believe will help the AWA:

_____________________________________________________________________________________

Mail completed form to: Arizona Woodturners Association, P.O. Box 12094, Tempe, AZ 85284

Make checks payable to: Arizona Woodturners Association

New password and Google Group will be “members-only” come March 4th.

Like most turners I find the bandsaw to be a great addition to the shop. I have a tendency to push it to its max by cutting logs I can just about lift to the table. To have continued performance with straight cuts and curved cuts that do not bind, keeping the bandsaw adjusted is a must. This video offers the best how-to solutions. "Band Saw Clinic with Alex Snodgrass" Link https://youtu.be/wGbZqWac0jU

Solution for A Dusty Face Shield

Try using Armorall type spray on your face shield or it's cover, you don't have to worry about dust or static cling. After applying the spray (follow manufacture directions) the shield becomes so slick that

dust slides right off. Try it, it works great.

Woodburning Here is a link from the FishCarver.com website to make your own woodburning pens.

Wood Burning Techniques from ThePyrographyTool.com

Here are a few pointers to make your artwork look more professional.

• Many beginners make the mistake of pressing too hard with the pyrography tool onto the surface. Using light strokes makes it easier to guide the pen. You must work from light to dark building up the layers of color.

• Gradually build up to the dark areas – it is easy to make areas darker but almost impossible to lighten it. Remember that the longer you hold the pen in one place – the darker and deeper the burn will be.

• When burning it is best to go with the grain. Position the art so that you will be following the grain when drawing the pen towards you. This is the motion you should always use, pulling the pen

toward you when burning.

• Going against the grain will offer up resistance on the nib.

• Depending on the style of your design, start burning the outlines of your design first. You may repeat this process to make them darker and clearer according to your desired effect.

• If you make a minor mistake you can use the sandpaper to sand it out. This does not always work however; it depends on how dark you have burned the wood you want to correct.

• While you are working, take time to clean your tips. A carbon builds up may affect the heat setting and ease of use of your pen.

• Either run your nib over a sanding block while it is still hot and in use to remove any carbon or, alternatively, when your pen is cool, remove the tips with pliers and use aluminum oxide on

them.

SAFETY Tip – Work in a well-ventilated room. Smoke and the smell of burning wood

can become irritating. Use a fan to disperse the resultant side effects or use an exhaust fan with a carbon filter to remove the smoke.

What is coming in 2020?

• February 15 – all-day Saturday demo by John Beaver 9am to 3pm o No Instant Gallery or President’s Challenge o Always a 50/50 raffle for Shorty Education Fund

• February 16 – Hands on Class – Basic Wave Bowl/Bangles with John Beaver

• February 17 – Hands on Class – Basic Wave and Protruding Wave with John Beaver

• February 18 – Hands on Class – Basic Wave and Protruding Wave with John Beaver

• February 22-23 – Woodcarver’s Symposium, Mesa Convention Center

• March 11th deadline – Pinal County Exhibition online Deadline

• March 18-22 – Pinal County Fair AWA Demos

• March 20-21 – Porter Barn Wood Hand Tool Event Festival (flyer at end of newsletter)

• March 21 – Mini-symposium/swap meet o Board Nominations o 3-4 mini demos o Swap Meet o No Instant Gallery or President’s Challenge

• April 15-19 – Maricopa County Fair AWA Demo

• April 18 – Dale Gillaspy – Embellishments o Board Elections

• May 16 – Brian Lensink – Open Segmented Vessel

• June 4-7 – AAW’s 34th Annual International Symposium o Louisville, KY

Looking for volunteers to demo at the Pinal County Fair! Fair dates March 18-22 (Wednesday-Saturday). We will demo each day. Field trip day we will try to be there in the morning to make tops for the kids coming thru. I will send out a sign-up sheet to the AWA membership as we get closer to the fair. Mark your calendars! Dick Jones AWA Pinal County Fair Coordinator Check out the Exhibition details at the fair website. Projects can be submitted for judging with ribbon and small prize awards. Online registration deadline Wednesday, March 11th.

Join the American Association of Woodturners (AAW) for more resources and videos. With the largest portfolio of woodturning-related material in the world, AAW is the go-to source for woodturners of all skill levels. A membership with the AAW can help you learn and thrive in your woodturning experience, as well as connect with others who share your passion. Annual memberships in the AAW operate on an anniversary cycle, whereby your membership will start with your join date and continue for one year.

Check out AAW’s new website !!

2020 AWA Membership

Form is online and ready for you to renew

your membership!

Easy way to earn money for the AWA!

Keep enrolling! AWA is part of the Fry’s Community Rewards program – if you shop at Fry’s – designate AWA as your non-profit! Fry's Community Rewards Program: Log in to your Fry’s account, change drop down to “all” search for VD448 or Arizona Woodturners Association then click Enroll. New users will need to create an account which requires some basic information, a valid email address and a rewards card.

Amazon SMILE

Remember to shop thru “Amazon Smile” and designate Arizona Woodturners Association as your choice to receive a 0.5% donation from Amazon! All the same stuff as “regular Amazon” but sign-in to Amazon Smile to make money for the AWA!! Sign-up today!

Send to webmaster@AZWoodturners.org

Celtic Knot Vase

by Jim Meizelis

Next month see finished project

Photo Directory Check out the AWA Member Photo Directory in the Member’s Only Section of the AWA Website. Be sure and get your picture taken at a club meeting.

Beads of Courage This is a fundraiser for the organization that we make our October President’s Challenge Beads of Courage boxes for children who are suffering an illness. “We believe in beads because they represent courage and strength for all the

medical issues my child has endured in his life!”

3230 N Dodge Blvd, Tucson, AZ

AWA Board Meeting – January 18, 2020

Topics and Items Discussed All members present

The meeting was held in Culver’s Restaurant across from Pyle Center.

Discount Certificates

Discussions on how to begin dispersing the certificates so providers will see that AWA is supporting their firms. Linda Peterson, was nominated and accepted the position to put a team together. Initially, some certificates will be used for the monthly President’s Challenge.

Grant Research

Dale discussed the possibility of AWA getting grant to support some of the out reaches. Richard January and Pete Beschenbossel offered to research options and historical data to support grant applications.

Ideas Committee

Brian Lensink, Chairman of the Ideas Committee, presented a list of concerns and comments. The basic document was prepared by J. Paul. After discussion by the Board, it was decided to respond to the comments and return to the members of the committee for their review. The Board will provide a meeting opportunity for a presentation from the Ideas Committee in the future.

Status of new lathe

Jim reported the new head arrived in a box the mangled and crushed and basically destroyed. He reported it and a new head was to be sent. It is to arrive this week.

Woodcraft Expo Demo

The club has 4-5 turners volunteer to demonstrate at the Expo on January 25th.

Carl Jacobson (Jan. 26-27) and John Beaver (Feb. 16-18) Classes

All classes are full and will be held at Timbers Woodworking Machinery in Mesa.

Feb 15th – lunch plans?

Not discussed. Sara and David Slocum volunteered to do the lunch.

John Beaver – Costs/ Housing

Richard and Nancy Ivy will be providing accommodations and directions to golf courses for John Beaver, from the 14th to the 18th of February.

Wood/Equipment Needed for Demos

VP Jeff indicated all the wood is provided by the club as part of the fee except for some specialty wood the teacher wants worked on before the classes begin.

Tool Disposal Committee

Richard Jones, committee chair, explained his attempt to help a family sell some shop equipment. When he got there a couple of days later…it was all gone!

Richard J. Ivy, Secretary.

Board of Directors: Richard January Dale Gilford Brian Mason Brian Lensink Linda Peterson Pete Beschenbossel, Librarian Pat Jones, Webmaster

Officers Jim McCleary President Jeff Kustuch Vice President Richard Ivy Secretary David Slocum Treasurer, No Report

Position Election Year Name

President 2021 Jim McCleary

Vice President 2020 Jeff Kustuch

Treasurer 2021 David Slocum

Secretary 2020 Richard Ivy

Director 1 2021 Richard January

Director 2 2021 Linda Peterson

Director 3 2021 Brian Mason

Director 4 2021 Dale Guilford

Director 5 2020 Brian Lensink

Pat & Dick Jones webmaster@AZWoodturners.org

Monthly Meetings Unless otherwise noted, all our Club meetings are held at the Pyle Adult Recreation Center, which is located at 655 E Southern Ave, Tempe, AZ. on the 3rd Saturday of the month. Time: 12-3:30pm Email: ContactUs@AZwoodturners.org

Arizona Woodturners Association (AWA)

Tool Disposal Assistance Program Thank you to those who have volunteered to help in different geographical areas. We can always use more

volunteers. We will assist families in need of selling/disposing of their woodturning equipment (death,

illness, etc.). Watch for the postcards to be handed out at the meeting. Dick Jones, Coordinator

Do you have an article or picture to submit for the newsletter? Send us your shop tips!

President’s Challenge - how does it work? Bring in your item – place on the President’s Challenge table by the “stage”. Each month when you participate in the President’s Challenge you are entered in an end-of-the-year drawing for a great prize!

ENTER EVERY MONTH Special year-end drawing just for those who participate every month!!

2019 President’s Challenge winner Dick Jones

Prize: 3 woodturning tools

February – no President’s Challenge due to all-day demo

March Board Meeting – Board Nominations (3 open positions)

Contact: Jared PatchPhone: (800) 327-2520Email: marketing@lie-nielsen.comWebsite: www.lie-nielsen.com

For Immediate Release

Lie-Nielsen Toolworks Coming to Phoenix, AZWoodworking Hand Tool Event at Porter Barn Wood

Warren, ME - November 7, 2019 -- Lie-Nielsen Toolworks(R), the premier US maker of heirloom quality woodworking tools, is bringing its popular Hand Tool Event(R) to Porter Barn Wood on March 20-21, 2020 in Phoenix, AZ. This event is part of the company’s ongoing international program to expose woodworkers of all ages and skill levels to the benefits of traditional hand tools and techniques, and is a rare opportunity for the public to receive first-hand instruction directly from the toolmakers.

Hand Tool Event Details

Dates: March 20-21, 2020

Times: Friday, 10am - 6pm, and Saturday, 10am - 5pm

Venue: Porter Barn Wood

Address: 901 South 7th Street Phoenix, AZ 85034

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About Lie-Nielsen Toolworks

Lie-Nielsen Toolworks makes heirloom quality, woodworking hand tools in Warren, Maine, and takes pride in providing exceptional support to their customers. Lie-Nielsen Hand Tool Events travel to cities around the country to promote woodworking education in the use of hand tools. Lie-Nielsen also offers weekend workshops, instructional videos, and encourages visitors to tour their showroom and shop in Maine.

For more information about this event, please visit www.lie-nielsen.com/hand-tool-events or contact Jared Patch at (800) 327-2520 marketing@lie-nielsen.com

“We started these events to expose more woodworkers to the improvements in quality, environment, and enjoyment that handtool work can offer,” says Lie-Nielsen founder and president Thomas Lie-Nielsen, “and over the past decade we’ve seen their popularity explode with new and experienced woodworkers alike. Incorporating traditional tools and methods can offer even die-hard machinery users ways to bring their work to the next level. The fact that our tools don’t require earplugs or respirators just adds to the appeal.”

Lie-Nielsen staff will help demystify the world of hand tool woodworking and cover topics like sharpening, tool setup and use, and joinery. Visitors are encouraged to get hands on and ask questions.

Lie-Nielsen also invites guest demonstrators to showcase their work at these events. Guests include independent toolmakers, woodworkers, and educators who share their values for quality craftsmanship. The guests for this event will be posted on www.lie-nielsen.com/hand-tool-events

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FEATURE — DALE GUILFORD

Ticking the boxes for a fulfilling retirementMy woodturning journey has been driven by an interest in wood, tools, techniques and community. Throughout my childhood I was always around wood and tools in my father’s shop. Seventh-grade shop class is where I created my first turning, which was a lamp turned from a bowling pin blank. I am always surprised to learn how many woodturners had a similar beginning.Later, when I started my own family,

having a workshop was always a priority. Woodturning was never the primary activity for me, it was only to support my furniture-making with spindles for tables and chairs. It wasn’t until years later, when I was nearing retirement, that woodturning became a primary focus. Woodturning now satisfies many of my needs for a comfortable retirement, including keeping busy, being creative, working with wood, shopping for tools, making things for family and friends, and researching methods and techniques.

AFTER RETIREMENTDuring my first year of retirement I began to turn on a regular basis and then I took a detour. I started a small online business, AzCarbide, providing a selection of carbide inserts to woodturners. This detour satisfied more of my needs – connecting with woodturners, creating new products, selling online, and making money. It was like I came out of retirement. Or, as they say, I found a way to monetise my hobby. However, as the business activity increased, I had less time for woodturning, which is my real passion. So, after six years I decided to sell

my business to a fellow woodturner in Michigan, Ron Campbell. I was pleased my business was going to someone who would grow it, and who is a leader in the woodturning community. I do miss the daily discussions with

woodturners, learning about their

latest projects and sharing with them my experiences and ideas.After turning many bowls it was time to

find new challenges by learning different techniques to improve my skills. Over the past few years I have tried turning many objects, including pepper mills, kaleidoscopes, boxes, platters, basket weave illusions, bottle stoppers, and segmented bowls. I am always searching for new things to make. Currently I am perfecting my ‘pottery

illusion’ technique after viewing Native American pottery and baskets at the Heard Museum in Phoenix, AZ, US. Other ideas come from the turnings that fellow club members bring to the club meetings. Viewing these gives me ideas for my next project and the required techniques I need to learn. I am fortunate to live in an area with

three active AAW chapters and many excellent woodturners, all willing to share their knowledge and expertise.

Dale Guilford talks to Mark Baker about what drives his creativity

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ABOVE LEFT: A selection of miniature hollow forms with southwest style designs ABOVE: At home in my 3.68 x 4.27m woodturning shop in Gilbert, AZ US

Pottery Illusion collection turned from various timbers, adding paint, texturing and other features

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FEATURE — DALE GUILFORD

Recent challengeI started adding piercing and carving to some of my work. Certainly bringing out the natural colour, figure, and shape is always my goal for all my turnings. However, now I find adding piercing or carvings can provide an interesting aspect. So far these techniques have been the most challenging steps I have taken in woodturning, but I am enjoying the results and working with new tools.Gifting my turnings gives me the

greatest pleasure, somewhat of a way to leave my mark. I also frequently reach out to neighbours with a gift of a small bowl, box or pepper mill, sometimes made from their own tree. Needless to say, my neighbourhood boundaries continue to expand. I have sold very few items as commission work does not excite me. The environment of no commitments and schedules is ideal for my work style.Of all the parts of wood

turning, community is the most important to me. The best thing I ever did to expand my awareness and advance my skills as a woodturner was to join a woodturning club. The second best thing was volunteering to participate in demos at local expos. Not only does it promote woodturning and club membership, but also I am able to strengthen and create new relationships working beside fellow club members. I have found that the opportunities to volunteer and support a club and promote woodturning are limitless.

Always searchingAnother part of woodturning that adds enjoyment is having an abundant supply of turning blanks. There’s something about the hunt and discovery of usually free wood. I like to try different species for their unique characteristics of colour, density and figure. Living in the desert south west many think we have a limited supply of wood. Quite the contrary – we actually have more than 20 species available, many that have been imported for landscaping. On every vacation trip to parts of the US

I am always looking for turning blanks to add to my inventory. Each piece I turn has a story about the wood and how I acquired it. Some of my previous customers and I started a wood exchange, trading turning blanks from the states of Iowa, Minnesota, California, Washington and Victoria, Canada.

As I demo at our local county and state expos, I experience the interest in woodturning first hand. I am always intrigued by the attention paid to it and the curiosity, especially from the younger generation. Unfortunately, many schools have

discontinued their hands-on industrial arts programmes and this puts more responsibility on turning clubs and organisations, as well as the opportunity to fill this void by promoting woodturning. I feel so fortunate to have found woodturning as my passion for it continues to grow.

Pierced Indian rosewood (Dalbergia sissoo) hollow form following the natural grain pattern

28cm diameter maple (Acer spp.) platter, using polar graph paper for design layout

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FEATURE — DALE GUILFORD

Natural-edge honey mesquite (Prosopis glandulosa) bowl

Cottonwood (Populus deltoides) hollow form with piercing

Accent piercing added to Indian rosewood hollow form

Added vine design with wood burning (pyrography) pen to a cotton wood vessel

DALE’S TOP TECHNIQUE: INDEX JIG

Many of my turning designs require indexing, sometimes over 100 segments. I decided to make my own index wheels using polar graph paper. This allows unlimited options with more details and control. I use a software programme from Blackcat Systems (www.blackcatsystems.com/software/graph_paper_maker.html) to produce a grid with the number of segments required. This programme allows the user to create custom graph paper with any number of segments needed. I print the graph paper and glue it to a 6mm-thick piece of hardboard and drill a hole to match my spindle. Next, I clamp a thin piece of aluminium to the lathe bed that allows the spindle to turn freely until clamped at the appropriate segment. As a guide for my

pencil block I mounted a piece of 18mm-thick plywood to the top of a tool post and over that added a plywood tiltable jig that can be moved to any desired angle ready for scribing. The block holding the pencil can be easily manoeuvred to

scribe a line at any angle or contour you may have turned. The jig can be modified to your preference but the key component is the simple index wheel made from the printed polar graph paper and hardboard. There are a number of indexing tools available, but for total control I have found this indexing jig I use works the best for me. I have a number of wheels pre-made with different numbers of segments to help with the various designs I wish and like to make.

Homemade index wheel using polar graph paper and shop clamps

Simple to set up on any size of turning Easy to follow any contour Angle the platform for marking diagonals,creating unique designs