Richmond Woodturners

Tips & Tricks

Opening Glue Bottles

By Bill Buchanan —

Add some leverage when opening your glue bottles with a simple tool that also hangs on the bottle so it’s always ready to use.

Home-made Spike Plate

By Jerry Harvey —

A home-made spike plate is useful for thin platters or any time you want to conserve wood. Turn a circle with a tenon or attach a face plate. Drive in nails on face and clip off to minimal height. Try not to go all the way through.