turning
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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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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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VIDEO: Favorite Woodturning Finishes
Ernie Conover shares his favorite wood finishes for woodturning and how to apply them to different types of projects.
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Beginner’s Shopping List for Turning Tools and Sharpening Gear
The American Association of Woodturners’ Walt Wager gives his list of absolute “must have” tools for any woodturning shop, including sharpening supplies.
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FREE PROJECT: Turning a Pepper Mill & Matching Salt Shaker
This culinary set requires precise drilling and turning.
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Project: Making an Executive Spin-Top
Sam Angelo from the American Association of Woodturners shows his technique for making a simple but clever executive spin-top and base.
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VIDEO: Tips for Turning Hollow Form Vessels
Ernie Conover explains the differences between small and larger hollow form vessels.
