And The Art of Making Shavings
Members showing us videos of their projects in progress.
The following documents were provided by Ron Pollmann to accompany his demonstration on 2025-03-05. The documents include 2 PDFs. One contains a graphic description, the second is a detail instructions list. Enjoy. To turn a cupcake box, starting with a blank: 3″ X 3″ X 4″ (76mm x 76mm x 102mm) – maple or other Read More …
This project begins with planning. Draw your intended design for the bowl or vessel, then make a cut list for the segments to match the drawing. Measure the design ring, decide the width of the segments, and divide it in half. For this example, 16 angled segments are two inches wide, so I divided them Read More …
If you would like your own hardcopy of this description, click here One of the challenges of turning a lidded box in spindle orientation is aligning the grain from the top of the piece to the grain in the bottom of the piece. This is difficult because you must remove a segment of material in Read More …
If you would like your own hardcopy of this description, click here Sources and Examples: Tomislav Tomasic – YouTube – Fruit-Like Shakers. Alan Stratton – Youtube (As Wood Turns)- Volcano Salt Urn. Dane Chandler – Detailed and precision methods. Notes: The Magic Salt Shaker is turned in two pieces, then friction-fitted. The inside is unfinished. Read More …
If you would like your own hardcopy of this description, click here This is a photo summary of the steps used by Matthias Beer to turn a perfect sphere in his World Wide Wood Turners demonstration on 5/29/2024. Watch the video, then, you can use this as a quick reference.
Story and photos by Howard King Most of this process is based on work by Stuart Moritimer. Start with a 2″ by 2″ by 6″ piece of straight grain wood. Rough out the placement for the waist and the pointed tip. The section where the spiral columns will be carved should be a shape resembling Read More …
If you would like your own hardcopy of this description, click here Turning a Multi-Axis “urchin” Ornament Based on Videos by Alan Stratton published on his “As Wood Turns” YouTube channel Alan Stratton’s videos: Using the octagon method to turn a sphere: https://youtu.be/u_dp_TAvX-s Turning the multi-axis ornament: https://youtu.be/hpzhBfPzmvQ The Octagon Method: Equations: side (s) = Read More …
First you need a blank of wood about 6″ x 6″ x 1″ thick. Draw a heart or whatever shape you would like to have on a piece of 6″ x 6″ paper and cut it out for a template. Remember, long thin or pointed protrusions will be hard to turn and can break off. Read More …
Story and photos by Waukeene Vinson This offset jig will give you about a 3/4″ offset each direction of the center line. I chose to drill the tenon hole 1-3/8″ in diameter. It could be larger or smaller. The 1-3/8″ works out well to have enough wood to attach a 2-1/2″ to 3″ diameter turning Read More …
During the World Wide Wood Turners Meeting for 2023-10-18, Kade Bolger gave a demo on creation of Tippy Tops. If you are interested in creating a Tippy Top, you can watch the video of the week, in conjunction with the graphic below that explains how you need to cut the top to position the center Read More …