Making tiny turnings is a good way to develop tool control while still getting a popular turned item. If you make the miniature turning in 1:12 scale, it will be considered proper for collectors of miniatures including doll houses.
Most anything can be turned miniature. Think of: goblets, plates, vases, lamps and more!
In this project, Bill shows us how he turns a goblet and leaves excess wood to create a ring on the stem. He then undercuts the ring until it is freed. He then sands and cleans up the project to finalize his miniature ringed goblet.
In this reprint from the AAW American Woodturner magazine, Bob Rosand shows us how to make an acorn ornament. He goes through each step in detail which should enable you to duplicate his process leading to a successful result.
Bob also challenges you to attempt a smaller version and shows the acorn ornaments in earring size. As a lover of miniature turnings, this is an exciting project!
Hey turners, are you looking for something neat to do with all those wood scraps too beautiful to toss, yet seemingly too small to serve any purpose? Faced with the same dilemma, I blew the dust off of my miniature turning tools and got busy. Not only was I able to shape a small-scale, Southwest-style hollow turning, but I was able to do it in less than 15 minutes—start to finish. Now, after turning 100 or more of these little beauties, I thought I’d share my proven process with you. We even include information on making your own low-cost, bent-nosed scrapers.
Editor Note: This article was the one that kicked off my miniature turning passion. I've made the same hollowing tools described in this article using alan wrenches. This really boosted up my understanding of tool making and gave me confidence that I could do it myself. This is a fun article and one worth owning!! I refer back to it often!
On this web page, Bear shows a wide range of miniature turnings from hollow forms, to bowls, to candlesticks, to goblets, to lidded forms. Then he shows you how he turns them.
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