Wood turning ideas

Ernie Conover shares his favorite wood finishes for woodturning and how to apply them to different types of projects. Woodworking video.

Lathes have been around for centuries and are still used today in various settings. A wood lathe is a powerful tool that can be used to create beautiful and intricate pieces of woodwork. Though their primary purpose is to create cylindrical shapes out of wood, they can also be used to create other objects. In … What Can You Make With a Wood Lathe? 18 Things You Can Make With a Wood Lathe Read More »

Here's 9 ideas for the smaller pieces in your wood stash to produce useful items. The smaller branches and cutoffs give you extra practice while adding beautiful stock to your inventory for seasonal sales.

You won’t ask “where’s my ring?” anymore when you use this stylish ring holder to protect your fine jewelry against scratches and hard surfaces. Small enough to use on a nightstand, at a make-up dresser, and the window ledge by the kitchen sink. The designs with a bowl base also can contain earrings or a special bracelet or two. Perfect for a Mother’s Day gift, engagement gift, wedding gift, or simply a gift for her. And even a man’s version, perfect for that cherished wedding band. Jewelry…

Christmas Tree Ornaments are fun, easy to turn projects with endless creative possibilities. You can really get your creative juices flowing ... Read more

Ever wonder what to do with nice logs that you come by when someone cuts down a tree or you find in the woods? How about hollowing it out and making a nice home for our feathered friends? Here’s how this project proceeded from start to finish. ...

Lathes have been around for centuries and are still used today in various settings. A wood lathe is a powerful tool that can be used to create beautiful and intricate pieces of woodwork. Though their primary purpose is to create cylindrical shapes out of wood, they can also be used to create other objects. In … What Can You Make With a Wood Lathe? 18 Things You Can Make With a Wood Lathe Read More »

A turned wooden Christmas bell is a beautiful Christmas ornament. A simple tip gives you a fully functioning clapper. This is an easy woodturning project.

If you enjoy woodturning, you surely spend some time preparing turning blanks. Watch this video to discover a simple and efficient method for making blanks.

Turning bird feeders is a combination of spindle and bowl turning. Part II focuses on bowls and completes the project. A great garden decoration.