Turn a Platter
Shop scraps and a few simple techniques will get you spinning along. Large turning projects can be daunting. A large bowl, for example, requires gluing up a blank or sourcing…
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Turning Projects
Turned Door Stop
Perfect for the house that has everything. Take the humble rubber doorstop—please! Then head to your lathe and create something that you can’t buy in a store—a doorstop that looks as great as it works. In addition to creating a …
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Turned Winged Box
This winged box is turned fast, and the end result will leave people asking how you did that. Project #2504 • Skill Level: Advanced • Time: 4 Hours • Cost: $20 Before beginning this project, I want to warn you …
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Sharpening for Woodturners
Turning tools come in many shapes. Here’s how to keep those shapes sharp. Many years ago, I was cooking with a friend who was home visiting his parents during a college break. He struggled with a dull knife until …
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Square Platter with Textured Rim
Adding a bit of texture and colour to a square platter is a great way to dress up a simple design. Project #2419 • Skill Level: Intermediate • Time: 1 Day • Cost: $40 Sometimes, it takes experimentation to come …
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Birdhouse Ornament
From the Archives: Dale Nish, one of the principal architects of the turning revival, shares some turning techniques. Birdhouse Christmas ornaments have become very popular the last few years, and they are excellent gifts for family and friends. Back &…
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