Sunday is Coming

It’s holy week for Christians all over the world. I’m writing this message on Good Friday, when Jesus Christ was crucified and buried. He had fulfilled his mission, finished the race, and paid the ultimate price when he poured out his divine blood to pay for our sins that we might live eternally.

It looked bad, really bad. His followers were discouraged, afraid, and confused, even though he told them he would rebuild the temple in three days. Thank God Sunday was coming when Christ arose, defeating death, hell, and the grave. On Sunday, three days from now, believers will celebrate that resurrection and all it means.

Most of us have experienced our own tragedies when we are also discouraged, afraid, and confused. It is just part of life. Then our Sunday comes, it might take longer than three days, but it eventually comes. We get to experience the awesome power of God, raising our situation up from the grave to new life. I’m writing to encourage you to reach out to someone who might need encouragement while waiting for their Sunday. Take them to an Easter Service this year; it could change their lives.

Meanwhile, we wish you all of God’s richest blessings as you celebrate with friends and family this Easter Season. Remember that wherever you go, there you are.

Here is my inspiration for this message.

(Matt 20:18-19 [MSG]) "Listen to me carefully. We are on our way up to Jerusalem. When we get there, the Son of Man will be betrayed to the religious leaders and scholars. They will sentence him to death. They will then hand him over to the Romans for mockery and torture and crucifixion. On the third day he will be raised up alive."

(1Cor 15:4-6 [NASB77]) and that He was buried, and that He was raised on the third day according to the Scriptures, and that He appeared to Cephas, then to the twelve. After that He appeared to more than five hundred brethren at one time, most of whom remain until now, but some have fallen asleep;

(Acts 1:3-5 [MSG]) After his death, he presented himself alive to them in many different settings over a period of forty days. In face-to-face meetings, he talked to them about things concerning the kingdom of God. As they met and ate meals together, he told them that they were on no account to leave Jerusalem but "must wait for what the Father promised: the promise you heard from me. John baptized in water; you will be baptized in the Holy Spirit. And soon."

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Natural Edge Jamb Chuck

Why You Need This

Even If You Don't Turn Natural Edge Bowls

Cole Jaws, Longworth Chucks, and Doughnut Chucks are wonderful devices. However, you always lose 2" of holding capacity to allow for the gripper buttons or bolts. If you are using a 12" lathe, you can only hold a 10" project to finish the bottom. Using the Natural Edge Jamb Chuck you avoid that limitation and can hold projects up to the full size of your lathe! Turn 12" bowls on a 12" lathe, 14" salad bowls and platters on a 14" lathe and a full 16" platter or salad bowl on a 16" lathe.

Reg Price $449.96  Sale Price $379.99  Save $69.97

(After the 12.5% discount)

If you've been considering the Master Pack Bundle, but wish you could make some substitutions, Good News! You can select either the Sanding Disk OR the Non-Slip Ring Chuck for the same discounted price and save $70 off the bundle. 

In addition, we have made provisions to upgrade various items:

12" Glue Press to 14" and 12" Non-Slip Ring Chuck to 16".

More Info HERE

Non-Slip Ring Chuck

Are you sick and tired of getting catches when you try to cut rings? I have a terrific solution.

Now available in 16" version

We recently turned a blank 1.25” thick with our prototype Big Boy Parting tool. One of the challenges we faced with cutting rings that thick using a Plywood back plate as a friction chuck was keeping it from spinning and causing a catch. 

So, I was thinking about how we could provide a friction chuck with a positive lock. Although the lathe might stall if we got a catch, the blank would not spin against the friction chuck. My solution is to use a two-disk friction chuck with a 4” square in the center of the front plate. We epoxied a 4” square waste block to the back of the turning blank (we will discard it later or turn it down for the base), which will fit into the recess in the front plate and stop the blank from rotating. It works like a charm!

Video - Full Length

One of our customers, Dominic Papania, wanted to use a smaller waste block, so he made a 2"x2" insert. Says it works great!

Our blank was 12x12x1.25 using walnut and maple. Three rings made a bowl 11.5" wide and 3.75" tall. The walls were 0.780" thick before turning to final shape.

Note: Of interest to Bowl From A Board Easy Cut System Type 2 Customers.

16" Lathe Mounted Disk Sander

Due to popular demand, we have reintroduced the 16" Lathe Mounted Sanding disk. The package includes 1 @ 80 grit PSA Abrasive Disk, 1 @ rubber cleaning stick, and 1 @~16" HDPE disk 5/8" thick with faceplate for mounting directly onto your lathe spindle.  (Shown Here in combination with our 7x7 Banjo Table)

Banjo Table

Available for 1" and 5/8" Posts*

The most popular sizes are 7x7, 10x10, 7x14, and 14x14*. The maximum size I can make is 16x16 using this material.

*(14x14 for 1" posts only)

We got a request for a 14x14 with double miter slots so it could be used with a sled. Here is how it turned out.

We can make a wide variety of configurations. Don't hesitate to ask if you don't see the size you need.

Why you need a Glue Press:

These glue presses are perfect for Bowls From A Board as well as traditional Segmented Ring Projects. With clamps at all four corners and flat rigid clamping cauls, even pressure is applied across the surface of each ring for perfect glue joints.

Traditional clamps only apply pressure on two points (North and South) often leaving poor glue joints on the other two (East and West sides.)

HDPE is known for its non-stick ability as any glue squeeze-out will easily just flake off with little effort. This material is resistant to warping, chemicals, and temperature changes. This unit should last for a lifetime of use when used according to instructions and stored properly.

We have sizes compatible with most segmented projects:

Four Configurations:

10” x 10” – Diameter – Height

10” x 20” – Diameter – Height

14” x 10” – Diameter – Height

14” x 20” – Diameter – Height

Each Press comes with a 5/8” thick HDPE base and top. It has 4 bolts, 4 Five-Star Knobs, and associated nuts and washers.

Instructions are available under Free Download Section of our website. It is the very last entry (for now)

More Information about these and many more of our unique proprietary accessories

Easy Cut Board From A Bowl System

TYPE 2

Easier to use, faster to set up, automatic angles, more range, this is what you've been waiting for. 

What's In The Box Bowl From A Board Easy Cut System Type 2 

The basic system includes:

The instruction are available in PDF form in Free Downloads at www.ronbrownsbest.com.

Amazing ToughSphere Jig - Solid As A Rock

Two Point Support Eliminates Bounce and Vibration

Available to fit lathes with swings from 10 to 26"

Priced to fit most turner's budget and as much as $150 less than the most popular national brand.

YouTube VIDEO

This video is 18 minutes.

Here are 3 shorts (less than 1 minute each)

Roughing Down

Off-Set Right

Tailstock Nubbin

If you are still curious after seeing the video, you can download the instructions in a PDF here: Amazing ToughSphere Jig Instructions

Carter and Son Toolworks

Recommends our 4040 setup jig to sharpen their line of 4040 bowl gouges. It will work on yours too!

Hollowing Companion - 15" bar allows you to reach 10" deep with your Hollowing Stabilizer. 

Video

In Case You Didn't Know, we manufacture most of what we offer on our website in our own facility in Lawrenceville, Georgia USA (Atlanta Area).

Here is the current list as of Aug, 2024:

40-40 Grind Set Up Block
Amazing Doughnut Chuck
Amazing Hollowing Stabilizer

Banjo Tables

Bowl Bottom Thickness Finder
Bowl From A Board Easy Cut System Type 2
Disk Sander - Lathe Mounted Disk Sander
Glue Press
Gouge Setup Blocks 8-inch grinding wheels
Hollowing Stabilizer Companion
Indexing Wheels all options
Ladle Chuck - Amazing Ladle Chuck
Longworth Type 2
Made By Medallions
Mini Steady Rest

MultiGuide for Easy Cut System

Off-Center Chuck Full Sized
Natural Edge Jamb Chuck
Negative Rake Scraper 3N1 Gauge

Non-Slip Ring Chuck

Parting Tool Kit with “PType” Blade
Quad-Setting-Jig For Wood Lathe Tools
Riser Rings

Amazing ToughSphere Jig

Steady Rest Type 2
Stick Out Gauge Block

ToughSphere Sphere Jig
Turning Tool Angle Gauge ABS Unbreakable Plastic
Universal Setting Jig Lathe tool Sharpening

Various Sharpening Setup Aids

Is there something else you wish I would invent? Couldn't hurt to make a suggestion. Drop me a note (HERE)

If you really want to try something different, try the Amazing Full Sized Off-Center Chuck

New Product Release

Bottom Thickness Finder

Bowl From A Board Easy Cut System

Get a Parting Tool Kit Free with purchase

(You Supply The Handle) A $50 Retail Value

Note: for this sale I will also include a 11/16" Forstner Bit matching the diameter of the blade holder tube. It should yield a perfect fit into your wooden tool handle. $6 retail value.

New Video #1 - Using The P-Type Parting Tool

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New Video #2

Tim Yoder Makes a Bowl From A Board for about $1.

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Short Video

I received several calls from loyal customers with health issues affecting their hand strength. Some had strokes, some Parkinsons and some just not as young as the once were. This Stabilizer is meant to reach up to 10" over the front tool rest and can be easily used with one hand. I've priced it to be within reach of almost everyone who turns and could use a little extra help.

Sharp and Stay Sharp in 2024

Turning with sharp tools is safer, easier, and more fun!

We love helping our customers with turning questions. You can speak to a live person when you call. If we are not available, we will return your call as soon as possible. Don't hesitate to pick up the phone. If you have difficulty checking out, call us and we will be happy to complete your order on the phone. (770) 962-3821.

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