Icicle Christmas Ornament

Here’s a neat 4 part video, just in time for Christmas. Darrell from Around The Woods demonstrates how to turn an icicle ornament for the Christmas tree. This quick and easy project will delight young and old alike.



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Woodturning A Natural Edge Goblet

Here’s a neat 2 part demonstration of turning a natural edge end-grain goblet from a cherry log. He uses a clever home made light stick that fits into the tail stock. This makes it easy to see the thickness of the wood as he hollows out the inside of the goblet.


Part 1

Part 2


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Wood turning at Caherconnell Heritage Day

Stuart Fernie exhibits some age old wood turning techniques using a springpole lathe to complete some incredible ornamentation on this candlestick at the Caherconnell Heritage weekend 2011. Very quick video, but its nice to see some old tools at work.



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Turning A Wood Door Stop

Here’s a cool video from Gary at Austin Creek Woodworks. He demonstrates how he turns a door stop. You get the overview in the first 30 seconds of the first video. But be sure to stick around for the detailed instructions. This quick and easy project would make a great gift.


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Turning A Salt Shaker

Here’s a detailed 8-part series by Austin Creek Woodworks on how to turn a salt shaker. It’s a long series, but has a ton of great info and shows you each step of the way. It’s fun to see the entire process. Great video series, so be sure to check it out.


Introduction


Part 1



Part 2

Part 3



Part 4



Part 5

Part 6



Part 7

Part 8


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Off Center Woodturning

Here is a nice short video of Eduardo turning an off center cup. There is no instruction, but it sure is fun to watch. Be sure to check out Eduardo’s website to see some more of his work.



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Turning a Newspaper Seed Starter Pot

Here’s a great 3 part series by Gary from Austin Creek Woodworks on how to make a seed-starter paper-pot maker. This is a really clever idea that would work well in craft fairs. Be sure to check out Austin Creek Woodworks website at http://www.austincreekwoodwks.com/


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Miniature Myrtlewood Vase

Here’s wood turning project from Carl Jacobson that takes about five minutes and is a great way to use up your scraps. The pin chuck used in the video can be purchased from most wood turning supply companies. Be sure to check out Carl’s website at theturningshop.blogspot.com




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Cherry Wood Vase Made With Rings

Here’s a really interesting process video. A wooden vase is made with rings cut from a flat board of cherry. Rings are cut with a jig and glued in a stack. The final shape is turned on a lathe. Very cool video.




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Thomas McCormick’s Turned Wood Art

Here’s a video showing the process of wood turning and carving that Tom’s work goes through- from coarse wood stock to beautiful sculpted form. It also includes a slideshow of various pieces of his turned art.



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