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Episode 8: Memorial Urn—Part II

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

Comments

user-7106104 | Oct 22, 2019 11:42pm | #1
Mike, this is the very best wood turning and instructional video I’ve seen. Great job! Olive each of the projects you demonstrate here. Now, I’m going to properly sharpen my tools and try the wooden box project.
Thanks again
Randy G
gastonhernan | Aug 15, 2024 04:14pm | #2
Excellent videos, very well explained. Thanks Mike

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