How do we get a handle on this? That’s a question we woodturners are always asking. Adding a handle to something means we get to use our lathe and show off our woodworking skills. In today’s, How to Make a Pizza Cutter tutorial, I’ll share another turning project that’s a fun afternoon adventure and great…
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How to Make a Pig Tail Flipper
As the head grill master in our family, I’ve been using a pig tail flipper for over two years now and absolutely love it. In my humble opinion, it’s much better than using tongs or metal forks. The sharp, curved (like a pig’s tail) metal tip allows me to easily grab meat, flip it, and…
37 Training Resources for Pen Turners
When it comes to learning any new hobby, I love to take advantage of all available resources. And that especially applies to my pen turning hobby. For this post, I’m sharing 37 training resources for pen turners. Help and training are not far away. In fact, it’s right at your fingertips or perhaps just…
Handmade Pens: Gifts for Graduates
Both of these pens strike me as perfect gifts for graduates. What a great way to reward a graduate with something classy and unique. I made both of these pens on my Jet Mini Lathe. The woods were turned and then finished with a friction polish. The pen to the left is made from…
Turning My First Wood Bowl
I absolutely love the adventure of woodworking. I’m thankful to the Creator for giving us this abundant and useful resource we call wood. Think about what wood has meant to the progress of civilization over the centuries. Ok—I digress. This past weekend I decided to expand my woodworking skills to bowl turning. This was…