Project Articles

  • Hollowing Camera Idea On The Cheap by Tim Hatch
    I was asked recently to make an urn for my neighbor’s dog that had to be put down due to cancer. I selected a nice eucalyptus burl and cast it in resin in my pressure pot, then put it on the lathe and began shaping it, drilling it and then hollowing it with my Trent ...
  • How to Make a Floating Bottom for a Segmented Bowl by Bob GrinsteadHow to Make a Floating Bottom for a Segmented Bowl by Bob Grinstead
    Bowls that have a bottom larger than 6″ sometimes split or come loose from the next ring with the movement of the wood. All wood shrinks and expands over time. If you make a floating bottom you will not have that issue. The center piece of wood is not glued in and floats inside of a ...
  • Segmented Basket Illusion Vase Demonstration with Bob GrinsteadSegmented Basket Illusion Vase Demonstration with Bob Grinstead
    Bob Grinstead demonstrated his techniques for making a basket illusion segmented vase, and a basket illusion carved vase during our meeting March 19th. Video of that meeting and the separate videos of the demonstrations can be found on our YouTube channel, @worldwidewoodturners1. This is my try at Ross McClelland’s woven vase. He posted it on the ...
  • Turning a Cupcake Box with Ron PollmannTurning a Cupcake Box with Ron Pollmann
    The following documents were provided by Ron Pollmann to accompany his demonstration on 2025-03-05. The documents include 2 PDFs. One contains a graphic description, the second is a detail instructions list. Enjoy. ...
  • Turning Zig-Zag Accent Bowl with Roger WollamTurning Zig-Zag Accent Bowl with Roger Wollam
    This project begins with planning. Draw your intended design for the bowl or vessel, then make a cut list for the segments to match the drawing. ...
  • Grain Matching Lidded Box by Joaquin JuataiGrain Matching Lidded Box by Joaquin Juatai
    If you would like your own hardcopy of this description, click here One of the challenges of turning a lidded box in spindle orientation is aligning the grain from the top of the piece to ...
  • Turning a Magic Salt Shaker with Matt HarberTurning a Magic Salt Shaker with Matt Harber
    If you would like your own hardcopy of this description, click here Sources and Examples: Tomislav Tomasic – YouTube – Fruit-Like Shakers. Alan Stratton – Youtube (As Wood Turns)- Volcano Salt Urn. Dane Chandler – Detailed and precision methods. Notes: The Magic Salt Shaker is turned in ...

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