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Storing unopened bottles of CA

Store your unopened bottles of CA in the freezer. They do not freeze and will stay fresh until you're ready to use them.

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Featured Turning Video

Segmented Yin Yang Platter
by Carl Jacobson

Carl turned this classic Yin Yang design using maple and walnut. He segmented the wood using a bandsaw, and recessed the two dots with a forstner bit after turning them. It's 14" in diameter, and about 1 1/2" thick.

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Featured Turning Project

Natural Edge Hollow Vessels
by Paul Ross

Turning a natural edge hollow form is no different than turning an even rimmed hollow vessel - all the same rules apply. You use the same techniques when cutting out the inside of the bowl, but instead of having a continuous rim, you have a broken rim. Paul shows us how he turns one on his lathe.

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Featured Turning Article

Woodturner’s Economy Startup Shopping List
by Jerry Hall

In this article, Jerry helps people learn what they need to purchase to become a wood turner. Jerry figures out that it takes about $1000 to get started and identifies each item and its cost. This is a real good primer for new wood turners.

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