Many of us are not that fascinated with the art of spindle turning. There doesn’t seem to be as much fame and glory in it as there might be in bowl work, hollow forms, or as some people call it, "wood art."
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Canadian Woodworking woodturning articles explore lathe projects, hand-tool techniques, sharpening tips, wood selection, and creative approaches for shaping expressive, finely detailed wooden forms.
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This is a great project to use as a holiday gift for when you are visiting friends and relatives. It is an especially effective gift when presented with a nice selection of nuts in the shell.
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This ‘ball box’ offers an excellent opportunity to develop and practice your hollow turning, as the body wall is the same thickness at all points.
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Sometimes you just need a quick look in the mirror to know everything is alright.
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This photo frame is just the thing to keep and display all your MVP’s sport photos.
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When this project is complete, the turned piece has a coin inside. The intriguing thing about this turning is that although there is obviously a coin inside, the way that the coin got inside is not so obvious.
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Turners often look at old logs and broken branches, imagining what they could turn out of them.
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Turning a natural edge hollow is no different than turning an even rimmed hollow vessel - all the same rules apply.
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Build a gorgeous wooden fireplace screen to liven up any room.
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These turned decorative balls are a big hit at Christmas time and make wonderful gifts.
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This vase, inlaid with three different types of material, makes this just a bit more challenging of a project.
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The magic is in the making of these fanciful wooden wands.
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Scoops were used many years ago for all sorts of condiments such as salt, sugar, coffee, and even loose tea. Although they have been replaced in today's modern kitchen, they can be used to accent your décor.
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These napkin rings and stand make an attractive table piece. They also fit nicely together for easy storage when not in use.
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This is a fairly plain, semi-shallow bowl. However, add a little texturing on the bottom, and a lovely bead just below the rim, and you have a much more attractive bowl.
