American Association of Woodturners
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PROJECT: Double-Offset Bread Knife
Paul Coppinger of the American Association of Woodturners takes inspiration from a scroll saw project combined with a tricky turning technique to make a clever kitchen helper.
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Simplifying the Skew
The American Association of Woodturners’ Jim Echter simplifies the skew, what it is, types of cuts and how to implement them.
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PROJECT: Elegant Biscuit Cutter
Joe Larese of the American Association of Woodturners has an idea for a turned biscuit cutter that is both simple and useful.
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PROJECT: Spindle-Turned Pencil Box
This clever pencil box project is practical, customizable, fun to build and will be appreciated by any kid (or kid at heart).
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PROJECT: An Elegant Mortar and Pestle
Kurt Hertzog of the American Association of Woodturners demonstrates how to craft an ancient but still very useful kitchen tool.
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PROJECT: Off-Center Salt and Pepper Shakers
American Association of Woodturners’ John Lucas offers a modern spin on the classic salt and pepper shakers with this woodturning project that would make a great gift!
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PROJECT: Turning an Earring Stand
A classic design, with a few updates from the American Association of Woodturners’ Kip Christensen makes a deceptively simple and useful gift.
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Turning a Hawaiian Bowl
Turned in endgrain orientation, many Hawaiian bowls feature an “island” of sapwood strategically located on their sides. Pat Kramer explains the process.
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Working with Banksia Pods
Banksia pods offer a lot of natural texture and surfaces to work with, but there is no worry about grain direction, as with wood. Learn more from AAW’s Cindy Drozda.
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PROJECT: Turn a Birdcage Awl
This awl doubles as a great project for beginning turners and gift for your fellow woodworkers. Mike Peace from the American Association of Woodturners has all the details.
