Turning DVD's

This page contains a list of outstanding wood turning DVD's. These DVD's were produced by some of the finest leaders in the field of woodturning.

You may want to purchase some of them for your library and you can find out how to do that by visiting the producers website by clicking on the Purchasing Information link.

To find the turner that you'd like, you can scroll down the alphabetic list or use this drop down box and select one.

Norm Abram
	Lathe 101	Purchase Information
	Norm Abram of The New Yankee Workshop presents the first in a series of turning lessons on the lathe.

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Alan Batty
	Hand Thread Chasing - the Definitive Work	Purchase Information
	This video has brilliant images of hand thread chasing in action, created by using four cameras positioned to allow close and continuous action in real time.
	The Skew Chisel - the Definitive Work	Purchase Information
	In a stunning video presentation, master craftsman Allan Batty brings you this definitive work on the use of the skew chisel. Every turner has one in his toolbox, but very few realise what a valuable and versatile tool it can be.

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Bill Baumbeck
	Basic Pen Turning with Bill Baumbeck	Purchase Information
	The video begins with reccomendations of books and catalog suppliers, and then proceeds to the making of three of the most popular 7 mm pens, all of which use one drill for the same size of the interior works

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Trent Bosch
	Sculpting Wood: Beyond the lathe	Purchase Information
	In this video, Trent Bosch shows you in detail all the tools and techniques he uses to sculpt his work after it is removed from the lathe.
	Vessels of Illusion	Purchase Information
	Trent Bosch shows how to make this signature Vessel of Illusion. He explains how to achieve the "bowl-inside-of-a-bowl illusion.
	Decorative Utility Bowls	Purchase Information
	Trent welcomes you into his Fort Collins studio and takes you step-by-step through the process of creating a decorative utility bowl.

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Rex Burningham and Kip Christensen
	Turning Pens: Video 1	Purchase Information
	Video 1 covers making the basic slimline pen including unique styles, decorative techniques and alternative materials..
	Turning Pens: Video 2	Purchase Information
	Video 2 covers making a European and Americana style pens including custom center bands, alternative materials and tips and tricks.

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Jimmy Clewes
	Turnaround	Purchase Information
	In this video, Jimmy demonstrates spindle work and tool sharpening, turns and end grain vase, colours a spectacular platter, and turns anexotic oyster box.
	Turn it Up: Volume 1	Purchase Information
	A colored form turned from Maple with hand carving and a 12 carat white gold A simple hat turned thinly without any jigs - just careful tooling
	Turn it Up: Volume 2	Purchase Information
	A natural edge bowl from Acacida burr, discussing shape, tooling and forming A lidded box turned from Box Elder burr with chattered Ebony Insert
	Turn it Up: Volume 3	Purchase Information
	A double natural-edge turning from Australian Mallee Burr Jimmy Experiments: a unique multi-offcenter sculpture with Ash with Ebony highlights
	Turn It On: Volume 1	Purchase Information
	Projects include making a Footless bowl made of spalted Birch burl and an oriental-style box with 22 carat gold leaf inlay.
	Turn It On: Volume 2	Purchase Information
	Projects include turning a stunning Ziracote bowl with a brass rim inlay and a long stem goblet, turned unsupported, from Australian Myrtle.
	Turn It On: Volume 3	Purchase Information
	Projects include turning a lidded box made of laminated Maple and Wenge along with creating a footless bowl with silver highlights made from walnut burl.

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Jerry Crowe
	Wood Turning Into Art	Purchase Information
	Jerry Crowe demonstratse his techniques for turning raw wood into lasting art treasures. All of Jerry's artwork starts with fallen trees or old stumps and ends as a one of a kind work of art. The finished shape and form is completely de- pendent upon the character of each wood blank.

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Ed Davidson
	Yo-Yo Turnings - One Piece Design	Purchase Information
	This video illustrates the procedures necessary to create beautiful , hand-made yoyo's. You will find this video to be very educational as well as fun to watch. Get ready to 'walk the dog' with your new found skill! And yo-yo's make great gifts for young and old alike.
	Closed-End Pens: Design and Turning Techniques	Purchase Information
	This DVD covers the Baron/Sedona/Jr. Gentleman pens, the Jr. Gentleman II/Jr. Statesman II pens, the El Grande/Ligero pens, the El Presidente rollerball pen and the El Toro fountain pen.

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Blair Davis
	AiR presents: Turning Trees Inside Out	Purchase Information
	Blair demonstrates the beginning stages of turning raw logs, or "blanks" into elegant bowls.

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Mike Darlow
	Sharpening Woodturning Tools with Mike Darlow: Volume 1	Purchase Information
	In Volume 1, Mike covers: How Tools Cut - Blade Materials - Introduction to Sharpening - Abraiding Equipment - Grinding Jibs - Tool Geometries
	Sharpening Woodturning Tools with Mike Darlow: Volume 2	Purchase Information
	In Volume 2, Mike covers: Titling- Platform Jigs - Grinding Freehand - Handle-End Jigs - Heli-Grind - Honing and Buffing
	The Practice of Woodturning with Mike Darlow: Volume 1	Purchase Information (from Australia)
	Volume 1 covers lathe theory, tool design, sharpening, spindle turning and cupchuck turning.
	The Practice of Woodturning with Mike Darlow: Volume 2	Purchase Information (from Australia)
	Volume 2 covers faceplate turning and bowl turning.

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J.T. Dunphy
	AiR presents: Revealing Treasures in Trees	Purchase Information
	J.T. invites viewers to follow the process of turning a spaulted maple bowl from start to finish.

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David Ellsworth
	Ellsworth Signature Gouge	Purchase Information
	The purpose of this video is to explain the proper method of creating and maintaining the "Ellsworth Grind" on a bowl turning gouge. Also clearly demonstrated are the roughing, shaping, shear scraping and final smoothing cut all done with a gouge using the "Ellsworth Grind".
	Tips for Turners Tape "T" - Tools for Hollow Turning	Purchase Information
	This tape was originally conceived to help beginner level turners make hollow forms, but it has now become a 'standard for the design and usage of hollowing turning tools for all levels of experience.
	Tips for Turners: Open Bowls	Purchase Information
	Turning an open bowl using the 'Signature' gouge with the "Ellsworth grind"; sharpening gouges; faceplate designs, function and usage; jam chucks and sanding.
	Tips for Turners: Shop Stuff	Purchase Information
	Lathe modifications; vacuum chucks; methods for heating and cooling the workshop; dust collection; workshop lighting; plus, the "Flexion" section.
	Tips for Turners: Hollow Turning A	Purchase Information
	David Ellsworth's classic method of bringing the log to the lathe and turning a hollow form.
	Tips for Turners: Hollow Turning B	Purchase Information
	Video 2 provides more hints and details on hollow turning.

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Russ Fairfield
	Finishing Secrets for Pens	Purchase Information
	All of the pen finishes are here, from polished bare wood to Enduro. The topics include: Sanding, Waxes, Shellac, Buffing, Lacquer, CA Glue, Waterlox, Enduro, Acrylic Pen Blanks, and stabilized Wood. The argument about which finish is the hardest and most durable is resolved with a simple test that the viewer can perform for themselves.
	Finishing Secrets: Everything I know about Finishing Turned Wood - Volume 1	Purchase Information
	Everything is here, surface preparation, the finishes, how the finishes are used on real turning projects, and several new topics including waxes, buffing wheels, CA Glue as a finish, selecting the right finish for our project, and finishing safety.
	Finishing Secrets: Everything I know about Finishing Turned Wood - Volume 2	Purchase Information
	Everything is here, surface preparation, the finishes, how the finishes are used on real turning projects, and several new topics including waxes, buffing wheels, CA Glue as a finish, selecting the right finish for our project, and finishing safety.
	Finishing Secrets: Everything I know about Finishing Turned Wood - Volume 3	Purchase Information
	Everything is here, surface preparation, the finishes, how the finishes are used on real turning projects, and several new topics including waxes, buffing wheels, CA Glue as a finish, selecting the right finish for our project, and finishing safety.
	The Slimline Pencrafting	Purchase Information
	This video removes the mystery from the art of making a pen. Using the "Slim-Line" pen as a subject, each of the many steps in the making of the pen are shown and explained, as well as some of the things that can go wrong.
	Advanced Pencrafting	Purchase Information
	A presentation of the techniques for making custom writing instruments from the kits parts. A partial list of contents are: Removing the center band, making your own center band, no clip, no finial and solid top.

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Bill Grumbine
	Turned Bowls Made Easy	Purchase Information
	People have been asking Bill Grumbine to make a DVD that goes through the steps he teaches in his bowl turning classes. What makes this DVD so different from others? Well first of all, it has Bill Grumbine in it. But more importantly, this bowl turning DVD is as comprehensive as possible. It is also longer than just about any other DVD out there, even some two disc sets.
	Beyond the Basic Bowl	Purchase Information
	In this video, Bill shows more advanced techniques for bowl turning. Each project is shown from beginning to end starting with the log. The projects shown in this DVD include: a natural edge bowl, a square bowl and a winged bowl. Bill also shows how to core a blank to get three bowls

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Beth Ireland

Turning Outside the Box

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This video introduces the bandsaw as a complimentary tool to the lathe.

Learn the steps necessary to make a bandsaw box, and various ways of mounting on to the lathe to create dramatic, original pieces

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Lyle Jamieson
	Hollow Forms the Easy Way	Purchase Information
	This 90 minute video covers the set up and use techniques for both the Jamieson boring bar system and the Jamieson laser measuring system.

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Wolfgang Korothkow
	Two Cherries Tools - Basics of Grinding and Sharpening	Purchase Information
	The basics of grinding and sharpening with Wolfgang Korotkow Professional carver and restorer. Understanding and learning the basics. Getting into the basics of correct grinding and sharpening of firmer chisels, carving chisels, plane irons, and carving knives.

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Bill Kandler
	Segmented Turning - A Learning Experience	Purchase Information
	Segmented turning is a miraculous process that allows you to make objects and designs Mother Nature can only dream about. Follow Bill Kandler as he moves through the steps needed to create a successful segmented project.

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Bonnie Klein
	Chatter Techniques, Coloring, Chatterwork and Box Turning	Purchase Information
	Chatter techniques and decorating with colors. Box turning techniques include mounting, turning inside and outside of the lid and the base. Other projects include: an acorn box, bolo ties and tips, purse mirror and refrigerator magnets. The use of a buffing wheel for polishing objects is also demonstrated.
	Turning Boxes with Threaded Lids	Purchase Information
	Bonnie Klein has created a powered threading device that fits on most lathes. In this video, she demonstrated the techniques to using this device to create a threaded lid on a box.
	Turning Unusual Materials	Purchase Information
	Bonnie has turned many alternative materials over the years. In this video, she shows you the secrets on how to turn them successfully. They include: horn, bone, cast polyester, antler, mother of pearl, hoof and solid surface counter materials.
	Bowl Turning Technique and Reverse Chucking	Purchase Information
	Bonnie shows the basic techniques of turning a bowl including preparing the blanks, chucking methods, turning insides and outsides and reverse chucking for turning the bottoms. Other projects in this video include a small goblet with loose rings, a thimble and wooden balls.
	Techniques and Projects	Purchase Information
	This video covers tool sharpening and basic cutting techniques. The selection of projects include: spinning tops, a tool handle, wooden pen, a twig pot from a branch and earrings.

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Alan Lacer
	Woodturning: Getting Started Right	Purchase Information
	In this latest video from Alan Lacer he covers the following: * Video history of lathes in action * Lathe components * Types of lathes * Guidelines for buying a lathe * Turning tools: types and applications * Creating the basic set of tools * Shaping, sharpening, and honing tools and more!
	The Skew Chisel: The Darkside and the Sweet Side	Purchase Information
	Learn to Handle the Most Challenging Tool in All of Woodturning. Alan covers the following areas in detail: * Shaping, refining and tuning the skew * Sharpening, hand and power honing * Preparing the lathe for skew work * Reducing the fear and working safer * Modification of the dead center * Planing and roughing cuts * V cut, saucer, parting and pommel cuts * Peeling cut * Twisted grain and end-grain scraping cut * Rolling cut * Coving cut
	The Son of Skew	Purchase Information
	Using only skew chisels, develops your skill and challenge yourself with these projects: * Lathe Tool Handle * Spinning Tops * Honey Dipper * Duck Call * Fishing Lure * Lace Bobbin * Letter Opener * Egg * Wine Stopper * Door Stops * Furniture Leg (including tips for duplication)

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Mike Mahoney
	From the Tree to the Table	Purchase Information
	Follow professional woodtturner Mike Mahoney through the process of producing beautiful, functional kitchenware from a fallen tree. Mike gives an overview of finding wood, layout and cutting blanks for best yield and figure, rough turning and drying the blank. Also covered are various chucking techniques, how to re-turn the blank along with sanding and recommended finishes for bowls intended for use with food.
	The McNaughton Center Saver	Purchase Information
	Professional woodturner and instructor Mike Mahoney has cored thousands of bowls using the McNaughton Center Saver. Drawing on his years of experience, Mike has compiled this definitive video on bowl coring and nesting using the McNaughton Center Saver. In this video Mike shows step-by-step how to properly use the center saver with efficiency and ease in all it's applications.
	Two Ways to Make a Bowl (with Stuart Batty)	Purchase Information
	Mike Mahoney and Stuart Batty team up on making two bowls with two different approaches. They discuss grinding techniques, gouge angles, tool selection, chucking concepts, push cuts, pull cuts, drying ideas and much more all in front of a live audience. Their rapport with each other and the audience makes this DVD fun to watch while giving the viewer an immense amount of information.
	Hollow Forms and Urns a Workshop	Purchase Information
	In this video Mike Mahoney takes you step by step to create beautiful, well crafted hollow forms and lidded urns. While taking you through the basic process of turning a hollow form, Mike turns the form with a section of the piece removed, allowing you to see inside the hollow form at all times while the cutter does the work.
	Bowl Basics: A Workshop with Mike Mahoney	Purchase Information
	Your workshop with Mike Mahoney begins with simple dry bowls then continues on through green wood projects including natural-edge bowls and calabash bowls. As Mike takes you step by step through the modern turning process, you'll learn everything you need to know about:

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Michael O'Donnell
	Turning Green Wood and Tool Sharpening for Results	Purchase Information
	A companion video to the book Turning Green Wood, this video includes many stunning close-up shots while it takes you step-by-step through the process of making six exciting projects.

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Binh Pho
	Thin Wall Turning	Purchase Information

	Surface Designs on Thin Wall Turning	Purchase Information

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Richard Raffan
	Turning Boxes	Purchase Information
	Internationally acclaimed woodturner Richard Raffan demonstrates how to make turned boxes with suction-fit lids in this video.
	Turning Wood	Purchase Information
	Learn woodturning by looking over the shoulder of a master turner. Richard Raffan demonstrates the moves that are so important to skillful woodturning. Then he leads you through six useful projects from his companion book, Turning Wood with Richard Raffan.
	Turning Projects	Purchase Information
	In this video, you'll learn to select the wood species best suited for a wide variety of turning projects. Raffan shows you how to manipulate skews, gouges and parting tools to produce the whole repertoire of wood-turning cuts, and how to recognize the structural aspects of a project as it develops on the lathe. Raffan also shows you how to sand and apply finishes and waxes, and he offers important safety tips throughout the video.

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Joe Ruminski
	Beginning Spindles to Bowls	Purchase Information
	Learn techniques of woodturning from artist and teacher, Joe Ruminski as he gives you an introduction to the tools, equipment and safety tips so useful in basic woodturning. Included are step-by-step instroctions as well as examples of projects you can create with practice.

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Steven D Russell
	Turning Elegant Writing Pens	Purchase Information
	Want to turn elegant writing pens? Learn how with this 70-minute, step-by-step DVD, including professional turning tips and tricks. Woodturners of all skill levels are sure to enjoy!
	Bowl Turning: Step by Step	Purchase Information
	Topics Covered in the DVD Video Finish Turning Dry Bowl - Mounting options for dried bowl - Truing up and rough turning exterior - Finish turning exterior - Adding decorative design elements - Finish turning interior - Proper shear scraping techniques - Power sanding protocol - Completing the foot - Finishing options - Design and form review - Jig sharpening techniques

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Neil Scobie
	Making an Erosion Bowl	Purchase Information
	In this video, Neil takes you through the process of turning and sculpting a bowl from his Erosion Bowl series. Diagrams and visual aids help to explain the process in detail from start to finish. From sketching design patterns on the bowl to using the various power carving systems (including Dremel and Arbortech), Neil explains what it takes to make a beautiful erosion bowl that pays tribute to the erosive forces of nature.
	Making a Tree Platter	Purchase Information
	In this DVD, Neil demonstrates how to turn and carve the platter on the front cover using standard turning and carving tools. Neil shares his source of inspiration for his work, the design and turning process along with carving, sanding and finishing.

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Chris Stott
	First Steps in Wood Turning	Purchase Information (from England)
	This video takes the beginner through the selection and use of basic woodturning tools as well as the tool movement required to make simple projects. This video is the best alternative to actually being able to take a class from Chris Stott.
	Turning Boxes	Purchase Information (from England)
	Here are some clear demonstrations of the cutting action of various tools. You will be able to follow the precise instructions as Chris demonstrates the techniques required to turn and finish three stylish boxes.
	Decorative Effects and Coloring	Purchase Information (from England)
	This video shows you just how to achieve a range of differing effects using three basic ways of treatment, simple carving, abrading to grain enhancement and complex coloring, from burning to sand blasting to fuming and chemical dyeing.
	Turning Bowls	Purchase Information (from England)
	Chris Stott's approach to bowl turning shows the correct techniques in the use of bowl gouges and other tools. He then demonstrates the use of scrapers and shows sanding techniques and how to achieve the ultimate finish.
	Finishing for Wood Turners	Purchase Information (from England)
	Finishing for Woodturners covers the full spectrum of finishing woodturnings. Chris discusses abrasives, power sanding techiniques, oil finishes, how to avoid discoloration caused by finishes, non toxic finishes, and waxes along with many other areas of finishing. This video will save you time and money by helping you choose the best finishing methods, while avoiding the many pitfalls associated with wood finishing.
	Inlaid and Novelty Boxes	Purchase Information (from England)
	Projects include a mushroom box, spherical box, use of other materials for striking effects, inlaying rings, picture frame lids, Christmas ornaments, use of veneers for contrast, small jewelry box in contrasting wood and a two layer box.
	Cutting and Sharpening for Wood Turners	Purchase Information (from England)
	A sharp edge helps you to produce the finest work and this video takes a detailed look at sharpening a roughing gouge, skew chisel, parting tools and scrapers; as well as showing three ways to sharpen a spindle gouge. The various cuts made with these tools are shown in detailed close-ups.
	Natural Edges and Hollow Forms	Purchase Information (from England)
	Create end grain bowls from branches while retaining the bark as a rim. Chris also demonstrates the advantages of rough turning bowls and explains how to remount them when dry and warped. Full information on relevent tools and equipment.
	Basic Off Center Turning	Purchase Information (from England)
	Are you bored with bowls? Sick of spindles? Do you need to try something new? Then Try Off Centre Turning. This new video from Chris Stott clearly demonstrates the unique forms created with off center turning. Projects include a candlestick, female form, eccentric boxes, off center bowls and more.

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Del Stubbs
	Bowl Turning	Purchase Information
	An introduction to turning beautiful bowls and plates Del Stubbs shows you how to turn beautiful bowls and plates. You can start with dry lumber or with green wood you cut yourself. The camera zooms in close to see the careful contact of edge on wood and then moves back so you can study various tool positions, grips and stances.

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Curt Theobald
	Introduction to Segmented Turning	Purchase Information
	Professional segmented woodturner, Curt Theobald, takes you through the step-by-step process he uses to get precise jigs and accurate glue joints in his segmented woodturnings.
	Segmented Patterns	Purchase Information
	From a blueprint to the finished bowl, Curt Theobald, professional segmented woodturner, covers the step-by-step procedure of creating a segmented turning. Curt’s helpful tips and insights take the mystery out of the process of segmented bowl construction. This video is a good reference for turners of all skill levels.

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Turning DVD's

Norm Abram

Alan Batty

Bill Baumbeck

Trent Bosch

Rex Burningham and Kip Christensen

Jimmy Clewes

Jerry Crowe

Ed Davidson

Blair Davis

Mike Darlow

J.T. Dunphy

David Ellsworth

Russ Fairfield

Bill Grumbine

Beth Ireland

Lyle Jamieson

Wolfgang Korothkow

Bill Kandler

Bonnie Klein

Alan Lacer

Mike Mahoney

Michael O'Donnell

Binh Pho

Richard Raffan

Joe Ruminski

Steven D Russell

Neil Scobie

Chris Stott

Del Stubbs

Curt Theobald