Woodturning
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Turning a Hawaiian Bowl
Turned in endgrain orientation, many Hawaiian bowls feature an “island” of sapwood strategically located on their sides. Pat Kramer explains the process.
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Working with Banksia Pods
Banksia pods offer a lot of natural texture and surfaces to work with, but there is no worry about grain direction, as with wood. Learn more from AAW’s Cindy Drozda.
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VIDEO: Exploring Woodturning Bowl Design
Ernie Conover takes you on a tour of many of the bowls he and other respected woodturners have created. He discusses the forms and purposes of various types of bowls.
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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.
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VIDEO: Advice for Moving a Full-Sized Lathe
Ernie Conover gives his advice on how to safely move a heavy full-size lathe into your shop in this woodworking video and related article.
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Turning Techniques: Making a Platter
A big platter like this could be handy the next time you’re entertaining or when the holiday season rolls around. Plus, they make really great gifts.
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Project: Turn a Trivet and Wine Caddy
Walter Wager of the American Association of Woodturners shows off a clever combo of turnings: a wine caddy and matching trivet with cork padding.
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Five Quick and Easy Woodturning Finishes
Whether you’re finishing spindles, bowls or treenware, here are some topcoat options you may have on hand already.
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Cutting Bowl Blanks from a Tree
Dale Larson from the American Association of Woodturners takes you through the best methods for harvesting bowl blanks from a tree, and how to maximize your chances for getting the grain patterns you want.
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Turn a Better Mallet
Want to do some woodturning that will train or hone techniques and will also help you with your next project? Janet A. Collins has the perfect project.
