Woodturning
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Harvesting a Burl
Abnormal growths offer hidden treasure that grows on trees.
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VIDEO: How to Core Several Bowls from One Blank
In this instructional video, Ernie Conover explains the process for coring multiple bowls from one burl blank.
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Closer Look at Sheer Scraping
Shear scraping with the wing of a bowl gouge is an effective way to remove tool marks and tearout. This gentle, refining scrape is done without bevel contact on the wood and with the cutting edge presented at a steep angle.
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How to Turn a Simple Tray
Richard Raffan of the American Association of Woodturners explains the process he uses for turning a small, simple tray on the lathe.
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VIDEO: Harvesting Burls for Woodturning
Follow the process of how a tree with a burl was harvested from the forest and how to use a chainsaw to remove a burl from a log.
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Ten Principles of Clean Cutting Woodturning
Kip Christensen of the American Association of Woodturners gives his checklist for the ten things every woodturner needs to know to make clean cuts.
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Making a Forgiving Shopmade Collet Chuck
Carl Ford of the American Association of Woodturners explains his process for creating his own collet chuck, and gives an example of a potential project.
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VIDEO: Turning a Closed Form Bowl
Learn the basics of how to make a closed form bowl on the lathe. A closed form bowl has an interior that is bigger than the mouth opening.
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A Pro’s Guide to Turning a Simple Bowl
Glenn Lucas of the American Association of Woodturners gives an overview of the basics of turning a bowl including setup and step-by-step instructions.
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How to Turn Earrings on a Lathe
Whether you’ve got a big lathe or a small one, you have what it takes to turn tiny earrings.
