Project: Turning a Ring Bowl
Ok, first I started with a blank about 6-1/2″ diameter by 2″ thick. This will give me enough to dress up the edge anyway I want. It’s screwed to a faceplate. Next, I mark for …
Projects
Turning Wooden Spoons With Hand Carved Bowl
At a recent craft fair while displaying my wood-turned items a lady asked if I could make a “sturdy” wooden spoon. It would seem that her store-bought wooden spoons kept breaking. My first thought was …
Project: Erosion Vase
This is a project that we are proud to host by the late master turner Neil Scobie. Material Select good timber: close grain, no defects. Notes Get the shape right: 1 to 1.6. Use a …
Project: Kitchen Spatula
I like to use a spatula in the kitchen. Wooden spoons are great for lifting things, but for general cooking, they are poorly designed. Most spoon handles are simply turned dowels and uncomfortable to grip …
Project: Cremation Urn
This is a project by master turner Bill Grumbine. We are proud to host it. Intro In the early part of 2001, I was approached by an acquaintance and asked if I could turn a …
Project: Caddy Spoon
In this project, George Awburn describes how to get started making the handle for the spoon. Then he shows a drawing of a wooden chuck designed to hold the spoon so that you can hollow …
Project: Epoxy Resin River Table
Epoxy resin river tables can be a magical addition to any room if you have the right kind of decor. These are eye-popping pieces of furniture that can also be art. If you didn’t know …
Tips for Turning Baseball Bats
Here are some tips for turning baseball bats. Overview: The typical bat is 32-33″ long, with a maximum barrel diameter of 2-5/8″, and a handle diameter of 15/16 to 1″. The taper varies depending on the …
Project: Turning a Toy Soldier Ornament
This is a project by Bob Baucom that we are proud to host. We hope you enjoy it! Introduction Small figure ornaments and woodturning toys (like spinning tops) are always fun to turn and paint. …
Project: Finial Box
This is a project we host by Don Jones. Wood Mesquite or what is available 6 inch X 6-inch log and a 1” X1” X 5” piece of similar or contrasting wood for the finial. …