Woodturning
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Drying Bowl Blanks with Desiccant
Dave Hout explains his new product for drying turned bowls, how to use it and how it works to draw the moisture from the wood. The desiccant will be available at Rockler starting June 20, 2018.
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How to Turn a Natural Edge Bowl
Highlighting natural features like bark and organic shapes, natural edge bowls are a fun way to expand your woodturning skills.
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VIDEO: Turning a Bird’s Mouth Bowl
Woodturning expert Ernie Conover explains how to turn a fresh tree limb into a bird’s mouth bowl, the perfect way to get rid of some of the low hanging branches in your yard.
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PROJECT: Turning a Coopered Birdhouse
Learn the barrel-making coopering technique and create a home for your feathered friends
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VIDEO: Making a Natural Edge Bowl
Master woodturner Ernie Conover explains the process for creating a bowl with a natural edge on your lathe.
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Turning a Bowl with Just a Lathe and a Faceplate
Back to basics: Our author shows you how to turn a bowl on any lathe, using only the faceplate that came with it.
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How to Turn a Bowl Without a Scroll Chuck
Woodturning expert Ernie Conover shows you several innovative methods you can use to secure a bowl to your lathe without a scroll chuck.
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Carving Texture and Patterns into Bowls
One of the design limitations you run up against as you turn a bowl is that you end up with absolutely circular details. Unless you take a spin at adding a bit of shape and texture by carving
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VIDEO: Tips for Turning Pens
Ernie Conover shares some of his best tips for preparing and working with stock when turning pens.
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Making Spindles From “Riven” Green Wood
Turning spindles from green wood is a time-honored tradition. So is riving blanks from a tree trunk … our expert explains it all.