The Woodshop Shed

Fishing Landing net

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This is my first steam bent landing net. I steamed the wood and clamped it into the mold first. I let it sit for a couple of days. Then took it off and glued it up, put it back in the mold for another couple of days.My first attempt I had maple and padauk, but the padauk did not bend well and split. So I resteamed with maple and walnut. The handle is also walnut.I sanded it smooth to even up the strips, then routed the edges. I made a jig to cut the thread slot on the tablesaw copied after tomgrin's great design.I drilled the holes, which was easy, next time I will get a tailors tape measure since it will bend around the hoop easier then my regular tape.I am happy with the result, except the handle is a little to wide for most people, my hands are bigger so it is fine for me. In the future I will either make the center wood thinner or carve away the strips on the outside, depending on what look I am going for.

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Tippy Tops & Arena

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Made a batch of 'tippy tops' and an 'arena' for them to spin in … plan to have these in my booth at an upcoming craft show.The tops actually can flip over and spin on the handle … these tops are based on a design by Eugen Schlaak.

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Beads of Courage Box

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My latest 'Beads of Courage' box … this one is about 6-inches tall and 6-inches in diameter, made of mahogany, maple, and walnut. My local AAW Chapter (Bay Lake Woodturners) has turned nearly 50 such boxes and donated them to Children's Hospital of Wisconsin.For those who may be interested participating, check out the Beads of Courage website.

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