Master woodturner Ernie Conover once told me, “You know you’re truly a woodturner if you can duplicate a shape well.” Ernie has been a woodturner for most of his life, so I take his wisdom as sage. That said, I’ll bet creating matching shapes might give even seasoned woodturners cause for concern because the thought of replicating a complex form to please the eye doesn’t seem easy. Thankfully, a few tips can break down the process into manageable and repeatable stages. That’s my takeaway from Jim Echter’s excellent AAW feature article this time: “Pro Tips for Turning Duplicates.” If you have some stair balusters or table legs to produce in the future, I think Jim’s advice will take the stress out of the process — and that’s always a good thing!
Chris Marshall, Woodworker’s Journal
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