To a woodworker there is a reason to Turn! Turn! Turn! Lathe turners are their own special breed of woodworker. Plenty of projects from beginner salt and pepper shakers all the way up to segmented bowls.
This Yuletide container will bring cheer twice: once from its novel lightbulb design, and again from the candy cached inside. We will show you how to turn this on your lathe.
Here is a chance to hone both your spindle and faceplate turning skills…and if you are lucky, get a tasty treat for your efforts. To prevent screw holes, we used a four-jaw chuck when turning the base...
This classic oval table will make a beautiful addition to your home and the tilt-top makes it convenient for storing if necessary. For those of you who are interested in building this project, but do ...
You would be hard-pressed to find a more elegant bowl for serving fruit or candy. And this one offers some sweet bonuses, too: It is quick, easy, and fun to turn. Serve nuts, candy, or other tasty tre...
First we built the Room Dividing Cabinets (Plan 31-MD-00336) and decided to introduce a classic look with columns which are connected to a gently arched soffit overhead. Special features call for ...
With just a roughing gouge, a squarenose scraper, and a parting tool you can create these eye-catching off-kilter candleholders. The secret to the out-of-the-ordinary profile is turning several cylind...
Mysteriously, metal paper clips stick to this turned piece of wood, the secret is is tucked away just below the domed top.
Turn a scrap of wood, a piece of dowel, and a dab of paint into an elegant decoration. This handsome ornament holds more than one surprise. The first is the tiny tree captured within the pierced body;...
Even the humble toothpick can have an exotic holder. While turning this clever container you will learn an ingenious technique for making a box with an inset lid.
Whether you are turning several 6 inch salad bowls for everyday use, as demonstrated here, or a unique highly figured bowl that is strictly for display, you will find this method guarantees success.
Beautiful wood and quality hardware guarantee projects that look good and perform flawlessly. Here you will turn identical bodies for both mills. They use slightly different hardware that install the ...
With square corners and a wavy rim, this bowl will have admirers thinking you are a woodturning wizard, and for good reason. Only you will know that adding some waste material when gluing up the blank...
The broad, sweeping curves of these bowls allow plenty of room to see what you are doing as you turn, making this an ideal project for even beginners.
With just a few basic tools and these easy-to-follow steps, you will be turning out dazzling bowls in no time. To help you along the way, we have included 34 how-to images of this bowl from start to f...
I scream! You scream! We all scream for fun, practical turning projects! Well here is one: an ice cream scoop you can turn in an evening, and enjoy every sundae. Included in the plan is a source for t...
This quick-to-make light-bulb ornament is sure to brighten up the holidays. Whether you choose to stain them an assortment of colors as shown or make them out of different colored wood species, you ca...
Dramatic figured wood sets off the clean lines of this canteen-style vase. And turning it is easy, even with that terrific mock inlaid face. Included with the plan are a cutoff Jig, jam chuck and radi...
An elegant, easy-to-turn shape showcases exceptional curly walnut grain. Make one, a pair, or more. We provide a convenient source for the the figured wood and lamp parts, which are very affordable. A...
Though it brings to mind extraterrestrial objects, our turned lazy Susan boasts down-to-earth practicality. At any gathering, you only have to fill the four compartments with snacks, and this beauty b...
After a simple glue-up and a quick turn between centers, you will have one strikingly beautiful tool in no time. And, with is supple ash handle and super-dense morado (Bolivian rosewood) head, you can...