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Working on wood as your canvas is a challenging project. Here you can showcase your artistic side by carving intricate designs. You'll be surprised at how many people are turning into wood lathe projects. If you have patience and artistic talent you might enjoy doing this work. It might take a while before you go

a wood turning project spinning top on the mini - lathe with text overlay

This project is turning a spinning top out of cherry wood. A quick task for my new mini lathe using a one way chuck. I wanted to see how the mini lathe handles a heavy multi-jawed chuck as well as head stock turning and a good amount of torque. Follow along to see how my mini lathe performs.

yarn and knitting needles on a wooden table with text overlay that reads yarn bowl a woodturning project

A yarn bowl is a turned bowl with a slot. Place the ball of yarn inside the bowl with the yarn in the slot. Now the yarn can be used and the ball is secure.

an easy approach to finishing wood with the words easy on it and a red button

What is the best wood finish? When I first got into woodworking, I slowly accumulated a huge collection of wood finishes. This included polyurethane (acrylic and oil based in both satin and clear), oils (mineral, walnut, linseed, and coconut); stains (colonial maple, walnut); high friction polishes, waxes (Tripoli, white diamond, Carnauba, natural beeswax, yellow beeswax), milk paint in various colors,…

a wooden block with the words 5 steps to prepare rough wood for turning on it

The key to successful woodturning is preparing the wood to turn, securing wood on the lathe so that you can shape it with your tools and not have the wood fly off. Learn these 5 steps so you can use rough wood and odd shapes on your lathe.

a wooden bell ornament hanging from a tree branch with the words turned wooden christmas bell

A turned wooden Christmas bell is a beautiful Christmas ornament. A simple tip gives you a fully functioning clapper. This is an easy woodturning project.

several different types of wooden bottle openers are shown in this photo and the key chain is made out of wood

Starting from a square blank, each Lamarre bottle opener is cut, drilled, turned, sanded, and polished into a top-quality utensil. Like the wood they are cut from, each handle has its own unique features and grain patterns. These heavy-duty openers are sure to outlast your typical store-bought alternatives and make a great addition to any kitchen or bar.

gifts for men made on the lathee with text overlay that reads 7 gifts for men made on the lathee

Here are 7 gifts for men that you can turn on your lathe. These presents range from the simple to the complex and all are suitable for Father’s Day, Birthdays, Christmas, or just because.

an elegant toilet paper towel holder made out of wood with the words how to make an elegant paper towel holder

The American Association of Woodturners’ Bob Rosand shows how to turn an elegant (and practical!) paper towel holder. #woodturning #turning #papertowelholder #freeproject #turningproject #woodworking

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