Published Article and the Cover Photo

American Association of Woodturners has released the 

February 2021  Vol 10 No 1 issue of

The cover photo is of me turning a beverage smoker.

Inside is an eight page how-to article written and photographed by me.

However, this could never have happened without 

the help of my wife Julie doing the proof reading 

and suggesting written improvements.  

Don McIvor, Editor of Woodturning FUNdamentals,

 was a delight to work with.

Overall getting this published was a great experience!

If you are a member of AAW then you can download the publication

 for free at  https://www.woodturner.org  > Resources   

This publication is copyrighted.

If you would like a copy of just my article please email me. 

Perfect Number

(double click to super size photo)

Why "Perfect Number" ??

Six sides on each of the six pieces

with six being a perfect number.

What is a perfect number?

To learn about perfect numbers,
start by doing an internet search 

for sites like this one or this one.

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Each piece is 7" tall.

Wood - Cherry

 

Midsouth Woodturning Guild's February 2021 President's Challenge

February's challenge was to make a utilitarian kitchen item 

that was NOT a bowl and was NOT made from a kit.

Shown above is my decorative canning jar lid.

Wood - Hard Maple

Salt Boxes
Wood - Hard Maple

Mortar and pestle
Wood - Hard Maple & Cherry