How Do You Turn Green Wood Mugs?
Turning with green wood is an economical alternative to buying seasoned billets. It’s also a time-saver over gluing up your own project blocks. While green wood is something to be avoided by most woodworkers, for turners, it can be the answer to a prayer. It is cheap (free if you’re willing to cut it yourself). It is easier for lathe tools to cut, reducing the time you need to spend re-sharpening your chisels. The moisture in the wood helps reduce temperature buildup on your tools. Use the chainsaw to cut an 8-inch section off the end of the log. Select a log with no evidence of checking or rot. Place the log on your workbench with the freshly cut surface facing up. Use the square to lay out an 8-by-9-inch rectangle on the freshly cut face. Mark the sides of the rectangle with a pencil. Cut along the pencil marks with the band saw to make an 8-by-8-by-9-inch billet. Place the billet on the workbench with one 8-by-8-inch surface facing up. Draw a line diagonally across the billet’s uppe
