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Episode 7: Memorial Urn—Part I

By Fine Woodworking Editors Mar 25, 2015

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Videos in the Series

Introduction: Woodturning Basics
March 25, 2015

Acclaimed woodturner Mike Mahoney offers viewers an overview of the techniques they’ll learn, and the projects they’ll build in this ten-part video series.
Episode 1: Woodturning Tools
March 25, 2015

Learn about the key elements of a wood lathe and how to outfit yourself with a basic turning kit that includes the five basic tools you’ll need to create almost…
Episode 2: Sharpening Turning Tools
March 25, 2015

Veteran woodturner Mike Mahoney offers step-by-step instruction on how to sharpen a variety of woodturning tools. Episode 3 coming Friday, April 9, 2015.
Episode 3: Basic Bowl—Part I
March 25, 2015

Start with the basics and learn how to turn a simple bowl from green lumber. In Part I, learn how to harvest the blank and rough turn the bowl. Episode…
Episode 4: Basic Bowl—Part II
March 25, 2015

Wrap up the basic bowl project with tips on using custom-made jam chucks to carry out final shaping, and learn how to apply a beautiful finish to your projects.
Episode 5: Natural-Edge Bowl
March 25, 2015

Learn how to turn a natural-edge bowl that even includes elements of tree bark. Mike Mahoney takes you through every step of the process.
Episode 6: Lidded Box
March 25, 2015

Lidded boxes aren’t as tough as you might think. Mike Mahoney demonstrates techniques for end-grain turning that include how to mount a perfectly grain-matched lid that fits just right.
Episode 7: Memorial Urn—Part I
March 25, 2015

It might seem odd, but memorial urns are one of Mike Mahoney’s most popular items. In Part I, learn how to turn a stunning base from silver maple.
Episode 8: Memorial Urn—Part II
March 25, 2015

Wrap up the memorial urn project by turning the gorgeousthreaded finial that serves as its lid.
Episode 9: Heirloom Peppermill—Part I
March 25, 2015

Build a pepper mill using the hollowing skills gained in previous episodes. In Part I, Mike Mahoney demonstrates how to shape and hollow the base. Episode 10 coming Friday, May…
Episode 10: Pepper Mill—Part II
March 25, 2015

Finish off the heirloom peppermill by turning the top and customizing the mechanical grinder components for a perfect fit.

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About This Video Workshop

In this video workshop, acclaimed turner Mike Mahoney shows you how to assemble a top-notch woodturning tool kit--complete with sharpening demonstrations on each of the tools mentioned. Then Mahoney takes you step-by-step, through the turning process as he creates five unique unique projects including basic and natural-edge bowls, a lidded box, a pepper mill, and a memorial urn. Produced by: Lisa Raleigh and Ed Pirnik; Video by: Gary Junken; Editing by: Gary Junken and Mike… More about this Video Workshop

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