Woodworker's Journal

Hints for Drying Bowls, Removing Sleeves

Pillowcases Make Handy, Reusable Bowl Driers

oodturners often store unseasoned, green bowls in paper grocery bags filled with shavings. This slows down the drying time and helps to prevent checking. But paper grocery bags aren’t as common as they used to be. I’ve found that old pillowcases and even today’s cloth grocery

You’re reading a preview, subscribe to read more.

More from Woodworker's Journal

Woodworker's Journal3 min read
Crossing the Finish Line
When I was first starting out as a turner, my goal was to turn, sand and finish a reasonably good bowl-shaped object in four hours or less. I don’t know why this seemed to be a good idea, as I wasn’t going to be able to earn anything close to minimum
Woodworker's Journal2 min read
From Our Readers
FOR ME, A WHOLE NEW BALLGAME BEGINS. There is a funny time-warp effect with print magazines. This is our March/April issue, but as I write these words, I am getting ready for the 2023 holiday season. And I am also handing the editorial reigns of Wood
Woodworker's Journal7 min read
Adirondack Rocker
Four years ago, we published a “modern” version of the classic Adirondack chair. Rockler has produced a set of cardboard and MDF templates (items 61139, 62667) as well as a hardware kit (item 65175) to make the construction process even more convenie

Related Books & Audiobooks