Gift Project Plans
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PROJECT: Traditional Spoon Carving
Make a useful and beautiful spoon with only a few traditional woodcrafting tools.
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Project: Lollipop Clock
Ovals are tricky things to cut accurately, unless you are using a CNC!
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PROJECT: Off-Center Salt and Pepper Shakers
American Association of Woodturners’ John Lucas offers a modern spin on the classic salt and pepper shakers with this woodturning project that would make a great gift!
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PROJECT: Modern Clock with Large Numbers
Wall clocks are great gifts, and the basic concept shown here can make many different-looking styles.
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PROJECT: Coffee Clip
Scoop your coffee with style and keep the coffee bag tightly sealed with these little wooden wonders.
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PROJECT: Turning an Earring Stand
A classic design, with a few updates from the American Association of Woodturners’ Kip Christensen makes a deceptively simple and useful gift.
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PROJECT: Rustic Candle Centerpiece
Pilfer your firewood pile to make this super easy illuminated decoration.
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PROJECT: Substantial Serving Tray
Use a small section of a slab to serve cheese or goodies.
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VIDEO: Making a Modern Clock Using CNC
In this video, Rob Johnstone demonstrates the process of using a CNC Shark SD100 to create a Modern-style clock with a neat epoxy inlay.
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PROJECT: Turn a Birdcage Awl
This awl doubles as a great project for beginning turners and gift for your fellow woodworkers. Mike Peace from the American Association of Woodturners has all the details.