Side Table Out of Hickory

A few months ago, my MIL Sandy gave me a log of hickory from a tree that had come down close to her cabin in southern Iowa. She told me there's plenty more if this works for something. I put it in the shop and then lost it in the pile of other wood and shavings. While digging the lathe out to take it to the ArtStop demo, I found it again. This past week I turned it to a cylinder and applied some oil to it. It was a little short on its own, about 12", so I added some legs that are cold rolled steel rod painted black. Currently it resides in my living room, but if Sandy wants it, it's hers.

For All You Segment Turners, thank Joe Fisher!

I've never even thought about attempting a segmented turning, but for all of you out there that have, Joe Fisher or Fisher Woodcraft, has taken the time to post a wonderful stave segment thickness calculator on his website. You can see it here. Best part about it...it's FREE. Joe is an accomplished turner and is always quick to help out other turners when questions are asked. He is also a moderator at WoodNet but frequents many online turning forums. Take the time to look at his site and you will learn something. Now once I do try an tackle a segmented turning, I have a way to make it easier. Thanks Joe!