Tips For Turning Spalted Wood
Seri Robinson demonstrates how to overcome the challenges of working with spalted wood to reveal the beauty within.
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Traditional gouges vs. carbide cutters
Learn when to use each tool for precise shaping and efficient roughing.
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Turn spindle and hollow-globe ornaments using a waste block mount. For woodturners, the nip of autumn in the air usually triggers thoughts of holiday projects. Here are two ornaments you may enjoy making. A simple spindle or “icicle” ornament …
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Turned Rolling Pins
Even an ordinary kitchen tool can be beautiful. If you’re looking for an easy-to-make gift for someone who loves to cook, here it is: a custom-made rolling pin. There’s something about this humble tool that really appeals to the imagination. …
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Tool Test: Midi Lathes
Andrew Finnigan put six midi lathes through a series of performance tests, designed to evaluate them thoroughly both for spindle turning and face work.
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