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When you are looking forward to time in your shop with your lathe it’s nice to a have a catalog of turning projects to consider before you begin.  Just like a writer can be blocked by looking at a blank page, the woodturner’s creativity can be blocked without having inspiring turning projects to consider.  I built this list of turning projects specifically with the production woodturner in mind.  These wood turning projects are easy to set up and turn quickly, for production work.  The instructions leave a lot of room, though, for your own creative flare and signature turning techniques. Consider these as a jumping off point for your own flourishing touches.

You’ll want to book mark this page and head back here whenever you are stumped and just need some ideas to get the creative sawdust flying again at your lathe.

If you are a beginner woodturner, most of these turning projects will work for you.  You’ll probably want to start with project blanks so that you aren’t fussing with wood movements, splits, or checking, as you are working.  If you are a more experienced turner, consider these turning projects for inspiration and have at it.

No matter what your level of expertise, be sure to share your pictures with us all so we can be inspired by your creations.

Christmas Turning Projects Turning projects for Christmas

  • Christmas ornaments
  • Christmas Bell
  • Wooden Icicles
  • Christmas Trees
  • Christmas Snowmen
  • Mini Decorations

Fiber Arts

  • Sett Gauge
  • Yarn Ball Winder
  • Knitting Nancy
  • Needle Case
  • Shawl Pins
  • Yarn Bowl
  • Diz (for making roving)

Garden Turning Projects Garden Items

  • For the Garden
  • Seed Pot Form
  • Dibbler
  • Spiles (To tap the sap from trees.)
  • Row Markers
  • Weed Pot
  • Mushroom Box
  • Bird Feeder I & II
  • Heart Vase

 

Kitchen Turning Projects Kitchen

  • Bottle stoppers
  • Mason Jar Lid
  • Tea Lights (spindle turning)
  • Tea Light (bowl turning)
  • Multiple Tea Light Holder (face plate turning)
  • Rolling Pin
  • Kraut Pounder
  • Lid lifter
  • Wooden replacement Handle
  • Honey dipper
  • Spurtles
  • Cocktail Muddler

Miscellaneous

  • 9 projects from local wood
  • Grommets
  • Turning projects
  • Wood turning tools
  • Fish Bonker
  • Ring Holder
  • Lidded Box
  • Key chains
  • Barrel Pen and Pencil Holder (Learning from mistakes!)
  • Cremation Urn

Toys Turning Projects Toys

  • Wooden tops
  • Mini-lathe top
  • Fidget Stick
  • Coin Bank
  • Tower of Hanoi (includes downloadable plans)

 

Bowls Turning Projects Turned Bowls

  • Turned bowls
  • Turned Larch Bowls
  • Yarn Bowl

 

Business Resources

Posts to help you make more money:

  • Pricing
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  • Trade Show checklist
  • Cash Box – 5 Tips for Handling Cash
  • How to Build your Inventory
  • How to Sharpen your Competitive Edge
  • How to use Credit Cards as a Vendor
  • 5 Tips for a Positive Attitude at a Craft Show

 

 

 

 

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About me:

Welcome to the Turning For Profit Community! I'm Robin. Turning for Profit is about helping you find hope and joy in your woodturning hobby. It's about projects that fill your inventory and inspire your creativity. It's business help to get you set up and making a profit quickly. If you've always wanted to work from home playing with wood, let me help you realize your dream of Turning for Profit. Read More…

Help for Beginner Woodturners

Learn to use 5 different wood turning tools, with confidence, while you turn 7 projects, building your wood turning skills sequentially.  Includes tips and ideas for marketing your wood turning, when you are ready to move forward.


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Inspiration:

You don’t have to be good to start.  You just have to START to be good. — Joe Sabah

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7 Gifts for Men Made on the Lathe

7 Gifts for Men Made on the Lathe
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Christmas Ornaments: Build Your Inventory Fast

Christmas Ornaments: Build Your Inventory Fast
Finished Niddy Noddy with yarn.

Niddy Noddy – A Woodturning Project

Niddy Noddy – A Woodturning Project
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