Archive for April, 2021


Woodturning Oak & Plum Burl Cross Grain Box

In case of viewing difficulty, this video is also posted on YouTube and FaceBook. I turned the project in preparation for a club remote demonstration. The base is nicely figured white oak. The lid is plum with a lot of burl figure. A cross-grain box like this one requires at least six mounts or remounts: […]

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Woodturning Double Triple Celtic Knot

In case of difficulty, this video is also posted on YouTube and FaceBook. This project features a walnut vase with two sets of Celtic knot loops of maple. It is 2.5 inches diameter and six inches tall. Helpful equipment and accessories are: 2 hexagon templates sized for the maximum capacity of my tablesaw. These are […]

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Woodturning Spiral Segmented Vase With Blooper Fix

In case of difficulty, this video is also posted on YouTube and FaceBook. With this project, I am exploring more into segmented turning. Beyond plain rings, this vase features a spiral at 120 degrees apart around the vase. Featuring 15 rings of 12 segments each, the segment count is 180 segments plus the base which […]

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Woodturning Mesquite Vase – Rough and Tough From Green To Finished

In case of viewing difficulty, this video is also posted on YouTube and FaceBook. I picked up this mesquite in Arizona over a year ago. Shortly after bringing it home, I rough turned and partially hollowed it. I only partially hollowed it because I was still working on my hollowing rig at the time. I […]

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Woodturning Segmented Platter – Tips, Tricks, and Bloopers

In case of viewing difficulty, this video is also posted to YouTube and FaceBook. Best to stay right here! For this project, I am pushing my limits. After my move from Oregon to Utah, I had several project crack from the change in humidity. These were generally flatter projects with long butt joints. I resolved […]

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