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Inspired by @bastionhead @kathrinanellis and their demos at the @thewoodworkingshows this year I put down (most of) the powertools and carved my first successful spoon. I’ve tried before with mixed but mostly poor results. Main reasons were dull tools and not paying attention to the grain direction. I’m not good at hand sharpening so went to my @tormek_sharpening T-8 to dial in all the cutting tools and that really did the trick. #spoon #spooncarving #wanttospoonwithme #walnut #handwork #goodafternoon #handtools #carving #handcarving #sharptools #tormeksharp #stl #stlouis #thewalnutlogstudio (at The Walnut Log Studio And Supply) https://www.instagram.com/p/B-hvIqjD-JL/?igshid=17x5jb712bzym

Quality surface straight off the tool, paper sanded to 220, sanding sealer, @yorkshiregrit and @hampshiresheen high gloss. 1/2” M42 bowl gouge from @carterandsontoolworks sharpened on the new Fine diamond stone from @tormek_sharpening. Unreal. Finish literally only took minutes. #wood #woodturner #woodturning #lathe #sharp #sharptools #tormeksharp #maple #platter #turnsomething #woodworking #hampshiresheen #yorkshiregrit #fanaticalaboutfinishing #stl #stlouis #thewalnutlogstudio (at The Walnut Log Studio And Supply) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bmmc-rtgdBm/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=ff5fk25kwue7

Tormek Tuesday! People always ask what’s the “best angle” for my bowl gouge. I teach my students a 50 degree bevel with medium wings. This is what I use for all of my work because it has the perfect balance between sharpness and edge retention. My Tormek settings are 65/3/A. With the Woodturners Kit I can quickly, easily and consistently sharpen my gouges...this gives me much cleaner cuts and reduces the time I have to spend sanding. Spalted Maple bowl turned on my T40 from @harveywoodworking, M42 gouges from @carterandsontoolworks and T-8 sharpening system from @tormek_sharpening. All of these are available from me at The Walnut Log. Link in bio...ask me any questions you may have about any of my products. #tormeksharp #tormek #harveylathe #wood #woodturning #woodturner #lathe #bowl #bowlmaker #bowlturner #bowlturning #woodturningsupplies #stl #stlouis (at The Walnut Log Studio And Supply)

Getting ready to head out tomorrow for the Hartville Hardware Expo this weekend. I’ll be in the @tormek_sharpening booth demonstrating just how easy it is to get your tools Tormek Sharp. Tip of the hat to @affinitytoolworks for rushing out my care package. Now, as long as the weather cooperates all will be good. #tormek #tormeksharp #packing #roadtrip #travel #newshirt #logo #sharp #sharptools #wood #woodturner #woodturning #grinder #thewalnutlogstudio (at The Walnut Log Studio And Supply) https://www.instagram.com/p/BqLCSZAAX44/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=s3btuopynboi

Tormek Saturday!! Lol. One of my diamond wheels has finally arrived. Woohoo!! Still waiting on the coarse but since I sharpen to a higher grit anyway it will work fantastic. If you’re local and want to try, swing by the shop. If you want to order one just let me know!! Absolutely love working with @tormek_sharpening and @affinitytoolworks!! #tormek #tormeksharp #sharp #sharpening #diamond #wheel #grind #hone #sharptools #tools #wood #woodturning #woodturner #unboxing #newstuff #buymystuff #stl #stlouis #thewalnutlog (at The Walnut Log Studio And Supply) https://www.instagram.com/p/BmWIDd2Ak7o/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1a40dd0dd84zj

So...who has 2 thumbs and is the newest Tormek dealer and 2018 Demonstrator??? This guy!!!! Woohoo! Lots of details to work out yet but the ink is staring to dry on the paperwork. I'll be loading my website with sharpening systems over the next several days. Excited about this one!! Thanks to Craig at @affinitytoolworks (I'll be working with some of their other lines as well) and @tormek_sharpening for just making a great system. Remember, sometimes when one door closes you just have to kick open another one. #tormek #tormeksharp #sharpening #toolsharpening #dealer #business #growingbusiness #twl #thewalnutlogstudio #stl #stlouis #opportunity (at The Walnut Log Studio And Supply)