Posts Tagged ‘lathe’


Turning Laser Cut Segmented Spiral Vase

In case of technical difficulties, this video post is also on YouTube and FaceBook. Where Best? Right here at As Wood Turns. This project was inspired by Mark Hunter’s article in American Woodturner June 2023. While the result was the interesting part. I did not like the process to cut the segments. It seemed extremely […]

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Turning 8 Point 3 Axis Star Ornament – No Jig Required

This video is best viewed here on this page. If there are technical glitches, it is also posted on YouTube and FaceBook. Two months ago, I finally turned a star inspired by Theo Haralampo. That star was held up while I designed a jig to facilitate its turning. I saw this star in the Christmas […]

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A Tale Of Turning Two Bowls Same Trunk – Opposite Look – Part 2

In case of technical difficulty, this video is also posted on YouTube and FaceBook. Last spring I was given a trunk section of Chinese elm. At that time, I decided to turn two bowls from the wood. However, the bowls would have dramatically different styles and turning techniques. Part one is a natural edge or […]

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2023 Christmas Ornament Challenge Winners

In case of difficulty, this is also posted on YouTube and FaceBook. Best right here. At last – The votes have been tallied and grand prizes allocated. Wow! This is a fantastic challenge with 417 ornaments from twelve countries. I cannot believe the wide range of talent and creativity. I can safely say that this […]

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Turning Multi-Axis Icicle Ornament – My Answer To Skew Challenge

In case of difficulty, this video is also posted on YouTube and FaceBook. Best right here! This project is my answer to Richard Findley’s skew icicle challenge. His request as for an icicle ornament turned only with a skew. But, why not enhance it a little? Who has seen a perfectly round icicle. Multi-axis turning […]

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Turning Eccentric Dancer Ornament From Scrap

This video is best viewed here on this page. In case of technical glitches, it is also posted at YouTube and FaceBook. While we are waiting for the voting period for the ornament challenge, I made another ornament from scrap.But,Please vote for your five(5) favorites at www.OrnamentChallenge.com by 10 December (Sunday Night). The skirt is […]

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2023 Christmas Ornament Challenge Call For Votes

If you want to go directly to the web page to view and vote on your favorites, please use this link www.OrnamentChallenge.com. This is the only way to vote with our improved voting process. If you preview the usual video and then go to the page to vote, then view this video. To vote, note […]

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2023 Christmas Ornament Challenge Preview

in case of video difficulty, this post is also available on YouTube. This video is a preview with ornaments submitted so far to the 2023 Ornament Challenge. I cannot adequately express my amazement at the talent displayed. Each seems to show creative talent whether made by an expert or a novice. Please do NOT vote […]

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Turning Segmented Vase – Heirloom Sycamore

Please view this video here on this page. However, in case of gremlin uprising, it is also posted on YouTube and FaceBook. This 4 x 8 inch vase is for a lady whose tree provided the wood. It is segmented sycamore with 8 segments per ring and 22 rings or 172 segments. It is finished […]

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Two Ways To Turn Yo Yo’s

This post is best viewed here on this page. However, in case of technical glitches, it is also posted on YouTube and FaceBook. After viewing a club member demonstrate turning a yoyo, my wife encouraged me to also turn one. I wanted to upscale mine. So I went to the internet to research. I hoped […]

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