A very common question is where do I find wood for turning. The next challenge is, once you have collected some wood, boards, or branches, how do you get the rough wood onto your lathe? The key to successful woodturning is preparing the wood to turn, then securing that wood on the lathe so that …
Woodturning Projects: Christmas Trees
Christmas Trees – A Turned Christmas Ornament & Decoration It feels ironic to select a piece of wood, from a tree, and turn a tree out of it. We can’t exactly move the firs and cedars into our house, so these decorations are a great alternative. Christmas trees are good woodturning projects especially for new …
4 Steps for Easier and Faster Wood Turning Production Runs
A little preparation will give you great benefits in your wood turning. These four steps will help you out. In a production run you need a source of wood and a breakdown of the specific processes of the product being turned. Each step of the project gives you a chance to increase your effectiveness and …
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How to Turn a Canning Lid Lifter
Turn a Canning Lid Lifter Canning season is upon us. Here’s a quick wood turned solution to safely get those canning lids out of hot water. Turn a few extras and save them for the ladies at the farmer’s market who make jams, jellies, and pickled garlic during canning season. They make really good barter …
