How to turn a wood honey dipper
A 7-inch honey dipper from a 1-inch square blank — the groove geometry that actually holds honey, food-safe finishing, and a full step-by-step sequence.
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Turn stair balusters on a lathe
Turn code-compliant stair balusters between centers — the 4-inch sphere rule, pin sizing, blank dimensions, and a story-stick method for duplicating sets.
Read moreHow to turn a lazy susan on the lathe
A turned lazy susan is a face-plate project shaped with a bowl gouge — wood selection, bearing sizing, mounting, and food-safe finishing in one session.
Read moreHow to turn garden tool handles
Turn replacement garden tool handles in ash or hickory between centers. Tang hole sizes for trowels, forks, and cultivators, plus ferrule fitting steps.
Read moreTurn a garden dibber on the lathe
A 10-inch dibber from a 1.5-inch blank — the handle profile that fits a closed fist, point tapers for clay vs loam, and rot-resistant hardwoods that last.
Read moreProject: Cremation Urn
This is a project by master turner Bill Grumbine. We are proud to host it.
Read moreProject: Epoxy Resin River Table
Epoxy resin river tables can be a magical addition to any room if you have the right kind of decor. These are eye-popping pieces of furniture that can...
Read moreProject: Captive Rings on a Baby Rattle
In this photo tutorial, Dennis Daudelin will show us how to make captive rings. The final object happens to be a baby rattle.
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