Turning a tulip
With a few offcuts, a few dollar store dowels, a little colour and some glue you can make a beautiful bouquet of tulips to give to that special someone, and they’ll last forever.
Allan Cusworth
Articles by Allan Cusworth
Turn a lidded chalice
A lidded chalice is an interesting switch in the production of vessels on a woodturning lathe. It expands the process of hollowing, as well as lid fitting. It also allows a box to be made with a decorative finial.
Turn a Salad Bowl with a Textured Band
A large salad bowl is one of the most sought after woodturning bowl designs. Here’s how to turn one that you can be proud of.
Turn an Eccentric Pedestal Bowl
Follow the steps properly and you will open your eyes to the wonderful world of eccentric turning. Once you finish this piece, and have a good command of the process, you’ll be able to design all sorts of interesting and unique eccentric turnings.
Garden Dibbler
Autumn is the perfect time to get outside and add to your garden. In fact, you’ll probably have enough time to turn a garden dibbler and get outside to plant on the same weekend.
Woodturning Tools for a New Turner
Turning requires a completely different set of tools and can be confusing to the beginner. Cut through all the confusion to learn what’s really needed.
Inside-Outside Ornament
You don’t have to tell your guests this delicate ornament was easier to make than Christmas dinner.
Turning a Fruit Platter
With proper planning and wood selection, you’re set to turn the perfect platter to present a beautiful, healthy afternoon snack – fruit.
Buying a Midi-Lathe
A midi lathe is a great starter lathe for someone just getting into tuning, but what should you look for when buying your first machine?
Christmas ornament
Turn this heirloom-quality Christmas ornament for someone special on your list this year.
Keepsake Box
People love to hold on to little items with sentimental value. This project is perfect for keepÂing your most precious objects safe and sound.
Honey Dipper
Make your honey more accessible and less messy with this turned project.
Lidded Jewellery Box
One of the most popular items to make when you decide to take up woodturning is a lidded box. This turned box is an excellent study of different techniques to add to your repertoire.
Laminated Ring Stand
A ring stand is the perfect gift idea for that special lady who needs a place to put her rings on a nightstand or dresser when retiring for the evening.
Wedding Goblet
This goblet with its two captive rings on the stem, symbolizes everlasting love between a bride and groom, and signifies a strong bond for the couple’s future.
