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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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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Sharpening Turning Tools by Gary Gardner

Here’s a great series on how to sharpen your turning tools. This was a presentation at the Gwinnett Woodworkers Association (Class Date 06-12-10). Woodturning professional Gary Gardner talks about sharpening wood turning tools, grinders and the geometry necessary for getting the proper angle grind; and the physics involved in establishing the right cutting surface on your gouges to turn bowls. This is part 6 part series will give you a great understanding of how to get your tools nice and sharp. You can find more information about Gwinnett Woodworkers Association here.

Part 1

Part 2

Part 3

Part 4

Part 5

Part 6


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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.


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Part 5

Part 6



Part 7

Part 8


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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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Inside-Out Turning

Here’s a nice 4 part series by Austin Creek Woodworks on how to do Inside-Out Turning. Its a really neat technique that produces a really cool effect. Be sure to check out their website at http://www.austincreekwoodwks.com/


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Bowl Turning With David Marks

Here’s a very special treat. David Marks (Wood Works on DIY Network) shows how he turns a bowl. This video was produced by The Wood Whisperer showing the techniques David uses to create a natural edged burl bowl. This is a high quality video with a ton of great information. After you’re done, be sure to stop by David’s website where he has information on the classes he teaches. And be sure to stop by The Wood Whisperer’s website too for more great videos on the art of woodworking.


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Wood Turning Projects Turning A Maple Box

Here’s another great video by Carl Jacobson. This time he’s turning a maple box with some copper embellishments. Be sure to check out his website at www.thewoodshop.tv for more great videos.




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