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Centering an Insert in a Turned Knob
December 15, 2006

Q: I'm making knobs for a tool cabinet, and I want to put a small decorative insert in the center of each one. How do I do that? L. Clift,…
Finding a Niche with Turned Lampshades
May 28, 2006

New Hampshire wood turner sheds light on his technique for turning thin-walled, translucent vessels
Turn a lidded box
May 1, 2006

A time-tested method for turning wooden boxes.
Turn a Green Wood Bowl: Cutting Blanks
January 9, 2006

Part 1 of 4: Learn the best practices for cutting turning blanks from a fresh log
All About Turning
October 31, 2005

Turning falls into two broad categories -- faceplate turning and spindle turning. Each one relies on a special set of tools and techniques. The Basics: • Faceplate turning: Bowls, vessels,…
Turn a Green Wood Bowl: Shaping the Profile
October 25, 2005

Part 2 of 4: Follow these steps to preserve a natural edge and achieve smooth cuts with a bowl gouge
Marking Turning-Stock Centers
October 25, 2005

The fixture above marks the centers of turning stock and, at the same time, notches the stock to receive the spurs of your lathe's live center. To make the fixture,…
Inexpensive Faceplate
October 25, 2005

There are advantages to leaving a turning on its faceplate from the first cut through finishing. It eliminates the work of reattaching and re-centering the work and provides a handle…
Quick Bowl Mounting
October 25, 2005

Here's a quick, simple way to attach a bowl blank to the lathe. The method requires a faceplate larger than the finished bowl. Start by screwing the square bowl blank…
Turn a Green Wood Bowl: Finishing a Bowl
October 25, 2005

Part 4 of 4: Use a jam chuck to turn a foot and part the finished bowl from the lathe

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