A mechanical engineer by training and profession, I’ve always had an overriding passion for art. My medium of choice is wood, and woodturning in particular. One of my earliest interests is segmented turning. However, I now explore all varieties of artistic woodturning. My engineering training is useful in developing new methods for segmentation, texturing, piercing and many other forms of artistic expression with wood and color.
All Lessons by DW Montville
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5 minCrafts lesson3 CQ
Take a piece of wood and make it into art! Add some color to your pyrography or other woodworking project with these tips for cleaning and painting your wood.
with DW MontvilleTake a piece of wood and make it into art! Add some color to your pyrography or other woodworking project with these tips for cleaning and painting your wood.
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7 minCrafts lesson4 CQ
Let your woodworking art projects really shine! Learn to apply interference or metallic paint to compliment your woodworked designs without obscuring them.
with DW MontvilleLet your woodworking art projects really shine! Learn to apply interference or metallic paint to compliment your woodworked designs without obscuring them.
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4 minCrafts lesson3 CQ
If you enjoy working with wood, learn how quick and easy it is to carve designs using a lathe and a small tool in this lesson from DW Montville.
with DW MontvilleIf you enjoy working with wood, learn how quick and easy it is to carve designs using a lathe and a small tool in this lesson from DW Montville.
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4 minCrafts lesson3 CQ
Whether you are carving a rough piece of wood or a delicate detail into a bowl, learn how to sharpen your tool’s 1/4” and 1/8” bits for fast and safe carving.
with DW MontvilleWhether you are carving a rough piece of wood or a delicate detail into a bowl, learn how to sharpen your tool’s 1/4” and 1/8” bits for fast and safe carving.
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7 minCrafts lesson4 CQ
Think you need a big tool to cut a big hunk of rough wood? Think again! Learn how to cut any piece of wood with a tiny tool, in this lesson from DW Montville.
with DW MontvilleThink you need a big tool to cut a big hunk of rough wood? Think again! Learn how to cut any piece of wood with a tiny tool, in this lesson from DW Montville.
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4 minFREECrafts lessonFree3 CQ
Discover the big benefits of a small tool! Made from cobalt steel, it will transform your woodworking, and allow you to work quickly and safely.
with DW MontvilleDiscover the big benefits of a small tool! Made from cobalt steel, it will transform your woodworking, and allow you to work quickly and safely.
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4 minCrafts lesson3 CQ
Have a long and narrow item with an internal bore that needs lathe work? Learn how to make an expansion chuck to hold it from the inside while turning.
with DW MontvilleHave a long and narrow item with an internal bore that needs lathe work? Learn how to make an expansion chuck to hold it from the inside while turning.
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7 minCrafts lesson4 CQ
In this lesson for craftspeople, review properly setting and removing devices in the Morse taper hole of a lathe tailstock, and learn to qualify new tools, too!
with DW MontvilleIn this lesson for craftspeople, review properly setting and removing devices in the Morse taper hole of a lathe tailstock, and learn to qualify new tools, too!