Michael Finkelstein, Eco-Woodturner
WOODTURNING/WOOD
RESOURCES
Technical Information and woodturner websites:
WGO Newsletter (incl. tool reviews); http://www.wgo.ca/newsletters/newsletters.htm
WOW - World of Woodturners; http://www.thewows.com
Bill Grumbine's website: http://wonderfulwood.com
Laymar Crafts Woodturings Links; http://www.laymar-crafts.co.uk/indexmodified.htm
Mark Sanger's Full Circle Turning; http://www.marksanger.co.uk/
Woodturns; http://woodturns.com
Woodturning Online; http://woodturningonline.com
Figure in Wood, Wood Properties, Photos & Resources:
FANDEX Family Field Guides#47 N.A. Trees Identified by Leaf, Bark & Seed; ISBN-10: 0-7611-1204-9- Workman Pub.
Glossary of Wood Terms related to Grain & Figure;   Figure in wood glossary with photos  
National Audubon Society Field Guide to Trees - Eastern Region N.A.  ISBN:0-394-50760-6 - Random House.com
Tree Identification:www.cnr.vt.edu/dendro/dendrology/data_results_with_common.cfm
Tree Identification - Trees in the Greater Toronto Area - complied by Michael Finkelstein;
TREE ID  page 1      Tree ID page 2    TREE ID page 3     TREE ID page 4
Wood I.D. and Photos from Hobbitt House; www.hobbitthouseinc.com/personal/woodpics
Wood Magazine.com - Wood Figure; http://www.woodmagazine.com/materials-guide/lumber/wood-figure/
Burls and Burrs ~ Definition; http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Burl
Food Safe Finishes:
What is FoodSafe (Russ Fairfield); http://www.woodturner-russ.com/fsoriginal3a.html
Woodturning magazines, books & instructional videos:
Woodturning (UK); http://www.lightningpublications.com
More Woodturning (USA); http://www.fholder.com
American Woodturner (USA); http://www.woodturner.org/products/aw/
Woodturning Design (USA); http://woodturningdesign.com
Complete Illustrated Guide to Turning, by Richard Raffan;  ISBN 1-56158-672-2
The Lathe Book , by Ernie Conover; ISBN 1-56158-416-9
Turning Green Wood, by Michael O'Donnell. ISBN 1 86108 089 1
Woodturning:Two Books in One, by Phil Irons. ISBN 0-8069-6583-5
Bill Grumbine's instructional video "Turned Bowls Made Easy"    I  highly recommend it !
Tools and Machinery:
Artistic Wood & Tool Supply., Peter; www.artisticwoodandtoolsupply.com
Atlas Machinery Supply Ltd., Mike; http://atlas-machinery.com
Craft Supplies USA., Danny Lange; http://woodturnerscatalog.com
Delta Machinery; http://deltamachinery.com
Dimar Canada Ltd (specialty drill bits), Jeff; http://dimarcanada.com
Lee Valley Tools  Ltd.;   http://leevalleytools.com
Monster Lathe Tools., Randy; http://monster-lathe-tools.com
Oneway Manufacturing.,  Kevin; http://www.oneway.on.ca
Wood-of-1-Kind., Peter - "Skogger & Rotondo Penturning Tools"
Wood-Cut Tools., Peter  http://woodcut-tools.com
Woodturning Process - Photos:
How I turn bowls &  platters from recycled trees
How I Make Bowls & Platters from a Box Elder (Manitoba Maple) Burl  (Center of Page)
Positioning a Natural-edge Bowl or Hollow-form on the lathe
How I  Create A Burl Bowl
WARNING !
Woodturning is an inherently dangerous activity.
Readers should not attempt any process or procedures without seeking  proper training and
detailed information on the safe use of tools and machines.
TECHNICAL ARTICLES ON WOODTURNING TOOLS & TIPS ~ By Michael Finkelstein
Dust Collector System for Woodturners ~ Sep.2006 WGO Newsletter page 2
Bucking Box – A Safe Way to Trim Logs ~ Nov.2006 WGO Newsletter page 2
Tool Review: Delta GR450 Grinder ~ May 2006 WGO Newsletter page 2
Tools Review: Oneway Cyclone Vacuum Chucking System ~ May 2006 WGO Newsletter page 3
Shop Safety TIP - Dangers of Hearing Loss Lurk in Your Workshop ~ Jan.2006 WGO Newsletter page 1
Powered Respirators for Woodturners ~ Nov. 2005 WGO Newsletter page 2
The Green Thumb – Turning Wet Wood ~ Sep. 2005 WGO Newsletter page 1
Woodturning and the Creative Process:
The Dharma of Turning, the nature of the creative process, and a metaphor for life,
by Wil Simpson;  See reprinted WGO article posted here
TECHNICAL ARTICLES ON WOODTURNING PROCESS

Finishing Pens: BLO and CA  Pen Finish, by William O. Young - U-Tube Video  (U-Tube video)
How I Achieve An Effective Varnish Finish, by Mark salusbury
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Handcrafted from environmentally recycled trees