Lath and Turnings Woodworking Projects

First we built the Room Dividing Cabinets (Plan 31-MD-00336) and decided to introduce a classic look with columns which are connected to a gently arched soffit overhead. Special features call for ...

This Yuletide container will bring cheer twice: once from its novel lightbulb design, and again from the candy cached inside. We will show you how to turn this on your lathe.

This classic oval table will make a beautiful addition to your home and the tilt-top makes it convenient for storing if necessary. For those of you who are interested in building this project, but do ...

You would be hard-pressed to find a more elegant bowl for serving fruit or candy. And this one offers some sweet bonuses, too: It is quick, easy, and fun to turn. Serve nuts, candy, or other tasty tre...

Dramatic figured wood sets off the clean lines of this canteen-style vase. And turning it is easy, even with that terrific mock inlaid face. Included with the plan are a cutoff Jig, jam chuck and radi...

You will be able to turn this novel penlight in a flash. It is just one more shining example of the fun you can have with your lathe. A buying guide is included with the plan which includes a flashlig...

Whenever you wander over the river or through the woods, carrying your sturdy turned walking stick, the miniature compass in the top will help keep you pointed in the right direction. And by following...

Though it brings to mind extraterrestrial objects, our turned lazy Susan boasts down-to-earth practicality. At any gathering, you only have to fill the four compartments with snacks, and this beauty b...

After a simple glue-up and a quick turn between centers, you will have one strikingly beautiful tool in no time. And, with is supple ash handle and super-dense morado (Bolivian rosewood) head, you can...

Make this simple, yet elegant base in an evening, and then add an inexpensive globe, a little water and vinegar, and your favorite blossom to create a stunning accent piece. Though the rings of this e...

Whether you are turning several 6 inch salad bowls for everyday use, as demonstrated here, or a unique highly figured bowl that is strictly for display, you will find this method guarantees success.

With square corners and a wavy rim, this bowl will have admirers thinking you are a woodturning wizard, and for good reason. Only you will know that adding some waste material when gluing up the blank...

Beautiful wood and quality hardware guarantee projects that look good and perform flawlessly. Here you will turn identical bodies for both mills. They use slightly different hardware that install the ...

Turn a scrap of wood, a piece of dowel, and a dab of paint into an elegant decoration. This handsome ornament holds more than one surprise. The first is the tiny tree captured within the pierced body;...

The graceful shallow profile of this 10 inch diameter platter makes it the perfect project for showcasing fancy grain. With its spectacular swirling grain, random voids, and bark inclusions, few mater...

Here is a turning you can churn out quickly for gift giving. Or, if you are a wood collector, turn a bunch with this technique to display a variety of cherished wood species. You will learn to decorat...

An elegant, easy-to-turn shape showcases exceptional curly walnut grain. Make one, a pair, or more. We provide a convenient source for the the figured wood and lamp parts, which are very affordable. A...

Even the humble toothpick can have an exotic holder. While turning this clever container you will learn an ingenious technique for making a box with an inset lid.

I scream! You scream! We all scream for fun, practical turning projects! Well here is one: an ice cream scoop you can turn in an evening, and enjoy every sundae. Included in the plan is a source for t...

The broad, sweeping curves of these bowls allow plenty of room to see what you are doing as you turn, making this an ideal project for even beginners.