Carved Rim Bowl
A little bit of carving and gilding on the rim of this bowl transforms it from a nice piece to an extraordinary one. A step away from your ordinary bowl, this cherry bowl with a carved rim is subtle yet …
Source
Category Archives: Turning Projects
Turn a Classic Wooden Bat
Learn how to turn a classic wooden baseball bat. This timeless project is a great opportunity to practice your turning skills.
Source
How to Turn a Live Edge Bowl
Get clean cuts and a nice finish from a challenging piece of material. A live edge (or natural-edge) bowl is one of the iconic forms of modern woodturning, and it is still a great way to show off a beautiful …
Source
“Turn” Handles Into Savings
The price of good turning tools can be pretty steep. Since most of the better lathe tools can be purchased without a handle, put your money where it counts—in the steel, not the handle. After all, it’s the steel that …
Source
The Spindle Roughing Gouge
Master this most basic turning tool. When I introduce someone to woodturning, I choose the spindle roughing gouge. When I work with kids, it’s the first tool I place in their hands. Why? Because, used correctly, the spindle roughing gouge ……
Read more