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A turned ring holder

Wooden Ring Holder – A Woodturning Project

A wooden ring holder is a variation on turning a small bowl.  It is designed to be used on a bedside table or the top of a dresser.  Everyday jewelry can be dropped into the bowl, with the rings on the holder, and necklaces in the bowl.  Everything is kept safe from falling on the …

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A small lidded box for holding guitar picks

How to Turn a Lidded Box – A Woodturning Project

When presented with an empty honey jar from Pooh, Eeyore is delighted.  It is a perfect place to put his present from Piglet, a deflated red balloon.  Everything works out in the end.  Turned lidded boxes are also perfect for storing small articles or knick knacks.  The inspiration for this project was a post on …

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Easy to turn and easy to play - make a set of fidget sticks today

Turn a Fidget Stick for Kids 5 to 85

A fidget roller, flip toy, or fidget stick is an easy turning project.  A set of two allows two people to fidget at the same time or you can do tricks as well.  While there are a lot of embellishments that can be done, a plain wooden fidget stick still works to relieve tension. Design …

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A new wooden handle for an old spoon

Wooden Handle – A woodturning project

My wife is great in the kitchen.  I love to turn projects that she then uses to create culinary delights that I get to eat.  One day she asked if I could make a wooden handle for her tablespoon measure.  The metal spoon had lasted longer than the plastic handle.  I think it suffered contact …

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Perfect for wild flowers a pair of weed pots

Turned Weed Pot – A woodturning project

Spring is when all the flowers are in bloom.  Your little ones bring Mom bouquets of wild flowers.  True they are weeds and the best place for them is in a weed pot.  A small turned weed pot is perfect for that bunch of flowers picked by tiny hands.  You can always use an extra …

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Spile: you can turn a spile in order to tap into the sap of Birch and Maple trees

A Woodturning Project: a Spile – How to Tap into Sap

When winter is almost over, and the sap begins to run, it is the time to tap the trees and make syrup.  I always thought that you needed a lot of equipment and stuff.  True the boiling down of the syrup needs fire, a big pot, and a shed to keep out the wind.  But …

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Garden: 5 Turning Projects for the Garden

5 Wood Turning Projects for the Garden

Gardening is one of the most popular hobbies usually ranking either 1st or 2nd in surveys.  This makes gardeners a perfect group for you to turn for.  What can you turn for your gardening friends?  Here are five projects that will get you started.  I’m sure you will come up with more ideas for woodturning …

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A wooden grommet for your home office computer chords

Wooden Grommet – Turning for the home office

Here’s a way to add a touch of class to your home office.  Turn a wooden grommet for those computer cords that are always getting in the way.  Some of my computer desks used to look like I was growing tentacles.  There are so many cords going everywhere.  Drilling a hole in the desk gives …

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3 wooden miniature Christmas decorations

A Woodturning Project: Mini Decorations

I’ve noticed a trend in gift-giving.  The gift tag on the present has become personalized and a gift all in itself.  A potter makes little clay name tags that serve as gift tags.  Knitters and other fiber artists make sweaters, bookmarks, and Christmas decorations to be gift tags as well.  Sometimes a candy cane or …

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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…

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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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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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