Wood turning class at DuMaurier woodworking, mentored by Gerard Maurier Merchant.

I really look forward to having more classes. Come join me, ask me to help with any form of turning, and if I am not aware of the topic, I'll find one whom can fill in the gap.

Young student

Beginning of a lidded box

Mesquite natural edge bowl

I, Gerard Merchant having a class

Partner Robert Hart, teaching

One on one with me

Sharpening is the most important part of turning.

Short videos

Some viewing of sharpening

From the young to those in my age category, lets learn new things together.

Leave me a post, or email me @ g.merchant@live.com

taking request for topics, and classes.

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The making of a sphere jig for the wood lathe, on the fly.

Aluminum block on wood lathe. My goal is to create a sphere jig, (sounds so much better than a ball jig). First things first, I bought the One Way drill jig at the symposium, in Phoenix this year, with the thought of mounting a router. I never thought I would be using it on aluminum. This picture shows my first attempt at making a "T" washer to use to bolt the sphere jig. The second picture has the jig repositioned, parallel to the bed ways, I like this position much better, as it allows me to plunge to the depth I require. Then I reposition it, toward the center by + 1/8" or so. Also you need to play with the speed of the lathe. I believe I was some where around 250-300 rpm. This piece is a cut off, I never measured the thickness. it is just thicker than the 2 enclosed bearing I plan to mount. Also it's thicker because I wanted to add girth, to ensure more rigidity. This picture show the center knocked out. I used the router to go as thin a...

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