woodturning
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VIDEO: Create Textured Surfaces on Woodturning Projects
Ernie Conover explains and demonstrates the process for adding unique textures to turning projects.
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PROJECT: Off-Center Salt and Pepper Shakers
American Association of Woodturners’ John Lucas offers a modern spin on the classic salt and pepper shakers with this woodturning project that would make a great gift!
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PROJECT: Turning an Earring Stand
A classic design, with a few updates from the American Association of Woodturners’ Kip Christensen makes a deceptively simple and useful gift.
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Turned Spatula and Spoon Pattern
Download the pattern that Ernie Conover used to create the heads of his turned serving spatula and spoon project.
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VIDEO: Turning a Spoon and Spatula
Making your own kitchen utensils is relatively simple and can be a good way of building your turning skills. Ernie Conover shows you how in this video.
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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.
