A tear drop shape with a playful collar that can be used for purely decorative purposes or modified to function as a soap dispenser – there are many possibilities! This project will explore both conventional and innovative hollowing methods through a small aperture without requiring a specialized hollowing system. Additionally,…
You may have turned pens for yourself or as a present for others, but how about including a turned holder with a unique dynamic that creates strong visual interest? And the holder is custom made for your pen. Multiaxis shapes are typically turned between centers, as there are significant vibrations…
Learn to turn a vessel for storing items other than a box. A drawer is built that blends in as an integral part of the turned cabinet in terms of shape and texture. The construction of the architecture inside optimizes the circular space enables user-friendly operation of the drawer. There…
A decorative lamp with an elegant basic design is turned that illuminates when you are in the area. It lights up without the need to look for a switch. All parts can be turned out of 1” stock. The options to pierce the lamp screen for the light to come…
A wonderful project for the kitchen. Decorative as well as practical. A great idea for a club challenge. The demo/class goes step by step through the process of building the shaker including the lid mechanism and the mold. And you learn – A handout is part of the demo/class. This…
We are turning one of the key bicycle components into a memory box. A wood turned cassette can be a beautiful gift for any bike enthusiast. The demo/class goes step by step through the process of turning clean cogs consistently. The box features a lid decorated as a wheel nut.…
We build a decorative holder for a teardrop shaped glass vase. The design is made from one piece and incorporates a hollow foot with branches that follow the shape of the vase and end with a leaf form. The demo shows the complete process of turning, carving and steam bending…
This project guides you through the creation of a stylish container for a pair of glasses, perfect for personal use or as a thoughtful gift for a friend. Notably, the key feature of this turned container is its anti-roll design, ensuring that your eyeglasses stays securely on the table. Our…
Design and calculate the dimensions of a box turned along 2 axes on the inside and the outside, adorned with a steeply tilted lid. The curious observer is invited to open lid from these ‘Happy Boxes’. AAW Handout for Box with tilted Lid (see end of document) This demo or…
Learn to turn box with a ring that allows a perfectly fitting tilted lid. We use eccentric turning to create the ring. Enhance that ring with various techniques as a key element of a box. The curious observer is invited to open the tilted lid. This demo or class is…
We are turning an elegant cube shaped box with winged corners that has a sphere shaped inside. It invites you to close the box matching the shape as well as the grain. For any woodturner who wants to explore a unique box shape and learn to work with a dedicated…
Building on your experience in bowl and spindle turning this class takes your turning skills and techniques to next level beyond the classical tuning shapes. A foot on the rim allows for the vessel to stand on its side. All in one piece! There are a lot of flexibility in…
This project is intended to be fun. It is fun to bring characters to life. A present for yourself or someone you know, that can be accomplished in less than a day without advanced turning or craft skills. There are not many requirements on the wood of the body. We…
A classic project with a unique ergonomic design. Decorative as well as practical. The demo/class goes step by step through the process of building the shaker including the lid mechanism and the mold. And you learn – A handout is part of the demo/class. This demo is intended for turners…
You will learn how to turn, cut and finish wooden sculptures and how to select and plan for an artistically designed wooden sculpture turned on a lathe. We will cover wood selection, key turning techniques, tool selection and sharpening as well as safety considerations with lots of opportunities to practice.…
Are you interested in professionally engraving your turned pieces right on the lathe? We will explore laser engravings for various applications and designs achievable with the different settings on your lathe, for both flat and round surfaces of turned items. Most engravings are completed within minutes after turning. This demo…
A typical course to get-you-going. You will learn and practice key turning techniques for side grain and cross grain. You will turn woods that are green as well as dry. We discuss various turning tools and you will learn to sharpen these. If you bring along your tools, we can…