Lathe Projects
Forty-Five Years, One Bad Second: Why I Finally Bought a SawStop
Forty-five years at the lathe without a serious injury, one bad second on the table saw, and the saw I should have owned twenty years ago.
Category: Lathe Projects
Explore woodturning projects made on a lathe, including bowls, pens, handles, spindle work, and decorative pieces, with ideas for different experience levels.
Lathe Projects
From Fallen Tree to Finished Bowl: The 18-Month Journey of a Walnut
Follow a single black walnut from a Knox County backyard to a finished bowl. How wood drying, rough turning, and finishing work — and why good bowls take 12 to 18 months.
Lathe Projects
Why the Wood Matters More Than You Think
What makes one bowl different from another? The answer starts with the wood. How species, sourcing, and grain shape every piece.
Epoxy
Adventures in Turning the Worlds Greatest Tool Handle- A Stream Punk Slacker Stack River Epoxy Mess
Adventures in Turning the Worlds Greatest Tool Handle- A Stream Punk Slacker Stack River Epoxy Mess
Joinery
Anatomy of a Build: The Oak Kitchen Table
How a custom white oak kitchen table comes together — from sourcing slabs to hand-cut joinery to hardwax oil finish.
Furniture
How to Care for Your Handmade Wood Piece
Simple care tips for handmade wood furniture, turned bowls, and pens. How to maintain hardwax oil finishes, prevent damage, and keep your piece looking great.
Lathe Projects
What Is Wood Turning, Anyway?
An introduction to wood turning — what it is, what it isn’t, and why it’s not the same as woodworking in general.