Ernie Conover
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Video: Turning a Tray
Ernie Conover demonstrates his technique for turning a tray and explains how it is different from traditional bowl turning.
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Are Carbide Insert Tools Right for You?
Ernie Conover compares and contrasts his standard turning tools and carbide insert turning tools, then puts them through their paces.
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Building a Praying Mantis
This Week, Ernie Conover tells the tale of one of his favorite woodworking projects, plus a wood buying guide and a tip on storing small fasteners.
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VIDEO: Understanding Bowl Gouge Grinds
Ernie Conover explains the process of creating different bowl gouge grind patterns and how they cut differently.
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VIDEO: Create Textured Surfaces on Woodturning Projects
Ernie Conover explains and demonstrates the process for adding unique textures to turning projects.
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Turned Spatula and Spoon Pattern
Download the pattern that Ernie Conover used to create the heads of his turned serving spatula and spoon project.
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VIDEO: Turning a Spoon and Spatula
Making your own kitchen utensils is relatively simple and can be a good way of building your turning skills. Ernie Conover shows you how in this video.
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VIDEO: Exploring Woodturning Bowl Design
Ernie Conover takes you on a tour of many of the bowls he and other respected woodturners have created. He discusses the forms and purposes of various types of bowls.
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VIDEO: Advice for Moving a Full-Sized Lathe
Ernie Conover gives his advice on how to safely move a heavy full-size lathe into your shop in this woodworking video and related article.
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Five Quick and Easy Woodturning Finishes
Whether you’re finishing spindles, bowls or treenware, here are some topcoat options you may have on hand already.
