Woodturning
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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.
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PROJECT: Turning a Carver’s Mallet and a Wooden Assembly Hammer
Woodturning expert Ernie Conover explains how to make your own spindle-turned hammer and mallet set for your workshop.
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Turning Tagua Nuts – Nature’s Faux Ivory
Once you’ve turned the tagua nut, you can’t tell it apart from ivory — but the vegetarian option is a lot friendlier to elephants.
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Sharpening with a Grinding Jig and Buffers
Getting the right geometry and a keen edge will make all the difference in the world for your turning output.
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Premium Video Series: Getting Started in Woodturning
This entertaining series teaches everything you’ll need to know to start woodturning safely and with more than enough knowledge to have fun right from the start.
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Video: Woodturning Safety
Woodworker’s Journal turning experts Ernie Conover and Kimberly McNeelan offer tips for safe woodturning in a workshop in this instructional video.
