Project Articles

  • Turning Zig-Zag Accent Bowl with Roger WollamTurning Zig-Zag Accent Bowl with Roger Wollam
    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. ...
  • Grain Matching Lidded Box by Joaquin JuataiGrain Matching Lidded Box by Joaquin Juatai
    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 ...
  • Turning a Magic Salt Shaker with Matt HarberTurning a Magic Salt Shaker with Matt Harber
    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 ...
  • Turning a Sphere by Matthias BeerTurning a Sphere by Matthias Beer
    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. ...
  • Making a 4 Column Spiral Finial by Howard KingMaking a 4 Column Spiral Finial by Howard King
    Story and photos by Howard King Most of this process is based on work by Stuart Moritimer. Start with a ...
  • Turning a Multi-Axis Urchin Ornament with Matt HarberTurning a Multi-Axis Urchin Ornament with Matt Harber
    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 ...
  • Heart Shaped Shallow Bowls by Rita DuxburyHeart Shaped Shallow Bowls by Rita Duxbury
    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. Place ...

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