Lathe Turnings

In the old days the column was turned into the round on a lathe, then the rope design cut with wood rasps and sanded smooth a very time-consuming chore. The Revo makes the chore quick and easy, taking about an hour to complete the column. Search the page for the project.

Here is a step-by-step photo guide to turning a walnut box and lid.

Australian Woodsmith is a practical magazine for all woodworkers. From Issue 43. Pattern only. (Australia)

Create handles fit for a craftsmans tools by gluing blocks of scrap wood and turning them on the lathe.

At the link you are taken through the step-by-step process of turning a wooden key chain.

Here is a different way to turn a platter. By Johnny Tolly.

Learn how to turn your own set of darts. Perfect for someone who loves to play the game.

Diagram only with dimensional information. Here is a playful piece borrowed from the old West.

This plan can be used to construct a simple cup that uses a Segment Design to form a dramatic ring around the cup. Of course, it is not that simple when you consider the total number of pieces involved. The total is 384 pieces if the Segment Design is built from all of its individual parts. It is only 204 pieces if you take advantage of the design to use fewer parts.

I love how a custom handle feels and works in MY hands: fit to my grip, my turning style, and a length that gives me proper leverage.

Diagram only with dimensional information. I thought the Inlaid Cup was a little bit much as my first project using Segment Designs, so I simplified it, constructed it, and you can see the result...

Here is a really nice old-fashion set of lathe turned dolls that are quite easy to make.

Diagram only with dimensional information. This, a recent topic of the Whats Up section, is my first plan made entirely with the Segmented Project Planner.

Isn't this a smart idea!! Get your lathe tuned up and make these tops to turn drinking glasses into vases. Great for a gift too.

FIRST, turn a prototype leg. Place your prototype leg directly behind the blank for each final leg. By sighting along the upper horizons of both pieces, you will simplify the process of repeating specific shapes.

This platter was turned from walnut and measures about 14 inches in diameter. You only need 4 turning tools for this project. The blank was about 1 1/2 inches thick. Follow along at the link to see how it was turned.

Turn your own custom cabinet knobs using this free tutorial as a guide.

Turn this ring holder on your lathe. It would make a perfect gift. Follow along at the link to see the project completed.

By Bruce Bernson - A test-tube insert enables this beauty to hold fresh-cut flowers.

A great project for the woodturners.

Cute right? If you own a lathe and enjoy turning then perhaps this project is for you. You can now turn a set of bears using the free woodworking instructions at the link. The contrasting wood used in these bears makes them awesome.

The lure of turning green wood has been the cause of a great deal of frustration among novice and advanced wood turners.

Follow along at the link and make wooden lids for your mason jars using your lathe.

The captive rings can present a puzzle to those who do not know how they are created. These rings are loose yet remain captured by the work piece.

Hard to believe but this handsome swirl bowl was made using scrap wood. Fantastic! If you are a woodturner you can appreciate this project. Check out how to make this bowl on the lathe using the free instructions at the link.

Here is a project for the woodturner, a tea light holder turned on the lathe. Follow along at the link.

Follow along with the free instructions including lots of pictures and turn your own wooden scoops.

Follow along at the link (there is a video as well) and make your own turned plywood coffee tamper. Everyone could use one of these, right?

This captive ring baby rattle is a project for all you woodturners. You need a lathe to complete this project but just look at the end result. Follow along at the link to see how to do it.

Here is a great way to practice making bowls on the lathe but creating a tea light holder. Follow along at the link.