Alan Lacer

Alan Lacer has been an active woodturner for over 25 years, past president of the AAW. He has taught many classes around the country, has written articles and is responsible for inspiring many new woodturners. He shows the viewer how to reduce the fear and frustration some people encounter when using the skew chisel. In this video Alan takes you through the process of shaping, sharpening and honing the tool, using and modifying a dead cup drive center to slip if the turner gets a catch. He then covers many different skew cuts including the V-Cut, Rolling Beads, Parting Cut, Peeling Cut, Pommel Cuts and numerous others in a relaxed, intelligent and detailed manner. This video gives the woodturner exercises for continued practice.

Running Time - 90 Minutes

• Lathe history
• Safety Guidelines
• Lathe Accessories
• Project Suggestions
• Guidelines for buying a lathe
• Shaping, Sharpening, Honing Tools

Running Time - 108 Minutes

This is a the second issue on skews from Alan Lacer. His first on skew technique has been very well received and this one is sure to be popular as it has 11 projects that can be made using essentially only a skew chisel. The projects are shown in detail and include making a Tool Handle, Wine Stopper, Letter Opener, Egg, Lace Bobbin, Honey Dipper, Fishing Lure, Door Stop, three types of Tops and more. Turning a furniture leg is also shown along with a segment on making duplicate spindles.

Running time - 2 hours.

This 2-DVD set contains a variety skill building exercises and projects for the woodturner. This DVD is good for anyone who is new to woodturning or has been turning a few years. Alan starts with a review of sharpening and fundamental tools followed by skill building exercises to develop control and good form. Projects are shown in detail. Projects on the DVD's include: wooden egg, screwdriver, weed/twig pot, peppermill, tooth pick holder, green wood Bowl and a bowl made from kiln dried wood.

Running Time: Over 4 hours

In this video Alan Lacer shows you how to make your own tools. Topics included on this DVD are: Simple tools for making tools, Types of Steel, Hot & cold methods of tool making, Heat Treating, 3 versions of the hook tool, Quick change handle, and more.

Running Time: 2hrs 10 mins.