Sometimes it is the right time of year for certain turning projects. September and October seem to fit for Christmas Ornaments. Its that time of year. Early fall, the children are back in school, and you’re still working at harvesting the garden. It might be a bit early to think about your personal Christmas, but …
Woodturning Projects: Christmas Trees
Christmas Trees – A Turned Christmas Ornament & Decoration It feels ironic to select a piece of wood, from a tree, and turn a tree out of it. We can’t exactly move the firs and cedars into our house, so these decorations are a great alternative. Christmas trees are good woodturning projects especially for new …
Wooden Icicles – A Turned Christmas Ornament
I love wood and wood grain. A wooden Icicle is a great way to showcase wood on a smaller scale. Small and delicate it shows off the wood and your skills as a turner. Wooden Icicles are easy to turn. I used only three tools, a roughing gouge, parting tool and a skew chisel. Utilizing …
9 surprising things you can make out of local wood
Local woods – Part III 9 surprising things you can make out of local wood You’ve found some local wood and it is ready for the lathe. So what to do with your wood? Sometimes walking into your shop feels like shopping on December 24th. So many choices and so little time! One problem …
