Canadian Woodworking turning and carving articles explore lathe projects, hand-tool techniques, sharpening tips, wood selection, and creative approaches for shaping expressive, finely detailed wooden forms.
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.
Turning spin tops is easy, highly productive and lots of fun. And if you’re into craft shows, they’re good sellers.
Carving a Haida-Influenced Panel
With a nice design, some sharp tools and a little know-how you can carve a Haida-influenced panel that can become wall art.
The great thing about box making is that it can be a good way of using up a small piece of wood, even an offcut, that might otherwise end up being discarded. It can be transformed into a thing of beauty, using your imagination, originality and skill.
This is one of those turning projects that looks much harder than it is. With a little patience, you, and the finished piece, can come out looking pretty smart.
Turn a Corkscrew and Bottle Stopper Combo
If you like wine and pizza, this turning project is for you. Fire up the lathe, then get ready to uncork the wine.
This project includes a versatile stand that lets you choose between displaying your handiwork on the countertop and hanging it from the wall.
Christmas ornaments are fun projects that can be as easy or difficult as you choose to make them. Whatever style you make, be sure to make many…not only for gifts, but to practice the correct technique.
These eye-catching rocking vessels are fun to make and will allow you to show off your skills. The learning curve is steep, but after making one or two you will be ready to experiment with different shapes and forms.
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.
You don’t have to tell your guests this delicate ornament was easier to make than Christmas dinner.
With proper planning and wood selection, you’re set to turn the perfect platter to present a beautiful, healthy afternoon snack – fruit.
Turn one of these beautiful bracelets for a special girl in your life and leave everyone else wondering how you drilled those tiny little holes around a curve.
Inspired to create some sawdust but want something quick and easy? Turning a pen might just be the thing for you.
Turn this heirloom-quality Christmas ornament for someone special on your list this year.
