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CALCULATOR FOR SHOP AIR CIRCULATION/FILTRATION
There is a FREE app called Sycorp Calc that will help you figure out what kind of CFM your equipment needs to be to clear the room's air however many times a minute. Most turner shops try to aim for 6 times a minute.
For example a shop measuring 14' x 20' x 8' with a 6 times per minute air exchange would require a CFM of 572 CFM (from the calculator). You should therefore be looking for an air circulation unit with a minimum of 600 CFM.
The app is FREE so no reason to look the other way. Your lungs will thank you.
https://www.sycorp.ca/mobile-apps/.
For example a shop measuring 14' x 20' x 8' with a 6 times per minute air exchange would require a CFM of 572 CFM (from the calculator). You should therefore be looking for an air circulation unit with a minimum of 600 CFM.
The app is FREE so no reason to look the other way. Your lungs will thank you.
https://www.sycorp.ca/mobile-apps/.
from around the net
TURNING VIDEOS
Below are a few sources for excellent safe online videos:
Below are a few sources for excellent safe online videos:
- Craft Supply USA has an Intro series at https://blog.woodturnerscatalog.com/category/woodturning-articles/woodturning-101/ and they have a more advanced series at https://blog.woodturnerscatalog.com/category/woodturning-articles/woodturning-201/
- Glenn Lucas is an awesome instructor and has lots of videos at https://www.youtube.com/user/GlennLucasWood
- Richard Raffan, one of the original "godfathers of woodturning" and has excellent videos at https://www.youtube.com/c/richardraffanwoodturning
CHAINSAW SAFETY
Paul Matteau found out the following when he wanted to cut down a Butternut tree on his property. It turns out that Butternut is listed under the Endangered Species Act, there is a $5,000 fine for dropping a tree where permission has not been granted by the ministry. It has been listed as such since 2008. Have a look at the following Ministry link to find out why.
The Rideau Valley Conservation Authority has a summary article that might be easier to read. Rose Fleguel at the RCVA continues to be a go-to expert on Butternut.
- Presented by Cpl Docherty
- Ed Kelle has a good photography article in AAW 2012.
- An excellent article on oil finishes, their history and use
- Here is a Wood Shrinkage Calculator Site that will tell you how much shrinkage to expect with different types of wood -- especially helpful if you are using more than one species of wood in your turning.
- Health Hazards & Wood Some of the potential health hazards associated with timber use prepared by U-Beaut Enterprises Highgate Hill, QLD Australia
- How they work, why they work, and the proper way to use them. An excellent document prepared by Dave Paul, a long time worker in the adhesive industry. Reprinted with his permission.
- A comprehensive list of using glue to bond different materials.
Paul Matteau found out the following when he wanted to cut down a Butternut tree on his property. It turns out that Butternut is listed under the Endangered Species Act, there is a $5,000 fine for dropping a tree where permission has not been granted by the ministry. It has been listed as such since 2008. Have a look at the following Ministry link to find out why.
The Rideau Valley Conservation Authority has a summary article that might be easier to read. Rose Fleguel at the RCVA continues to be a go-to expert on Butternut.
- Butternut Recovery Technician
- Email: [email protected]
- Tel.: 613 858 3678
- current as of 14 Aug 24
- Bill Neddow΄s Winning Picks: Here is a way to prevent a thin bowl from flexing under speed while turning on the lathe. This comes from a chat between Bill and Terry Scott. Terry says: "Hi Bill tonight I started another plain bowl thought you'd like to see what I mean by back support I just turned a 20mm ply ring with a taper to match the slope of the bowl Hot melt glue and away you go."
Books
Excellent books
- The Art of Turned Bowls by Richard Raffan - Item 73L0483 at Lee Valley Tools, (Not stocked in store but can be ordered and picked up at the express counter)
- Turning Wood by Richard Raffan - Not available at Lee Valley but can be ordered thru Amazon.ca https://www.amazon.ca/Turning-Wood-Richard-Raffan/dp/156158956X/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1673969033&sr=1-2 store) https://www.amazon.ca/Turning-Wood-Richard-Raffan-ebook/dp/B00Y1COH2K/ref=sr_1_2?