Woodturning
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VIDEO: Understanding Bowl Gouge Grinds
Ernie Conover explains the process of creating different bowl gouge grind patterns and how they cut differently.
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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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VIDEO: Create Textured Surfaces on Woodturning Projects
Ernie Conover explains and demonstrates the process for adding unique textures to turning projects.
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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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VIDEO: Rikon Lathe 70-3040 Overview
Chris Marshall takes a closer look at the expanding bed feature of the RIKON 70-3040 VSR Full-Size Lathe.
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VIDEO: Turning a Spoon and Spatula
Making your own kitchen utensils is relatively simple and can be a good way of building your turning skills. Ernie Conover shows you how in this video.
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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.
