Woodturning
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PROJECT: Build a Four-legged Windsor Stool
Combine both faceplate and spindle turning techniques with a little time at the drill press to create this practical heirloom.
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PROJECT: Turning an Umbrella Ornament
Getting ready for the holidays? Kurt Wolff-Klammer of the American Association of Woodturners has an idea for an intricately turned and interesting to work on project.
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Video: Windsor Stool Drilling and Glue-Up
Ernie Conover uses Forstner bits to drill out the holes for installing the legs and stretchers for his Windsor stool, then demonstrates the assembly process.
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The Magic of Milk Paint
Kimberly Winkle of the American Association of Woodturners explains how to use milk paint and explores some of the great ways it can improve a turning project.
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PROJECT: Firewood Table Lamp
The American Association of Woodturners’ Rick Rich explains how you can turn a couple of pieces of scrap firewood and pre-packaged hardware into an attractive table lamp.
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VIDEO: Turning Long Spindles with Mortise-and-Tenon Joints
How can mortise-and-tenon joints help you with your woodturning? Ernie Conover explains how to expand your spindle-turning tool bag in this video.
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Project: Turning a Square Box
Michael Hamilton-Clark of the American Association of Woodturners has a clever idea for using small, square pieces of scrap in your workshop.
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Modern Tool Steels and Grinders
When it’s time to buy new tools, take advantage of developments in modern tool steels. Tom Wirsing of the American Association of Woodturners explains in this woodturning article.
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Video: Turning a Lamp from Green Wood
Rob Johnstone turns a chunk of box elder into a beautiful lamp. He shows how he made it and how to wire it in this video.
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Video: Turning a Tray
Ernie Conover demonstrates his technique for turning a tray and explains how it is different from traditional bowl turning.