American Association of Woodturners
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Turning a Hawaiian Bowl
Turned in endgrain orientation, many Hawaiian bowls feature an “island” of sapwood strategically located on their sides. Pat Kramer explains the process.
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Working with Banksia Pods
Banksia pods offer a lot of natural texture and surfaces to work with, but there is no worry about grain direction, as with wood. Learn more from AAW’s Cindy Drozda.
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PROJECT: Turn a Birdcage Awl
This awl doubles as a great project for beginning turners and gift for your fellow woodworkers. Mike Peace from the American Association of Woodturners has all the details.
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Project: Turn a Trivet and Wine Caddy
Walter Wager of the American Association of Woodturners shows off a clever combo of turnings: a wine caddy and matching trivet with cork padding.
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Cutting Bowl Blanks from a Tree
Dale Larson from the American Association of Woodturners takes you through the best methods for harvesting bowl blanks from a tree, and how to maximize your chances for getting the grain patterns you want.
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Turn a Better Mallet
Want to do some woodturning that will train or hone techniques and will also help you with your next project? Janet A. Collins has the perfect project.
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A Different Take on Bottle Stoppers
Bottle stoppers are fun and handy. Pete Blair of the American Association of Woodturners shows you how to make your own.
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PROJECT: Classy Espresso Tamper
Pack your coffee grounds in style with this simple but attractive espresso tamper from Joe Larese of the American Association of Woodturners.
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Beginner’s Shopping List for Turning Tools and Sharpening Gear
The American Association of Woodturners’ Walt Wager gives his list of absolute “must have” tools for any woodturning shop, including sharpening supplies.
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Project: Making an Executive Spin-Top
Sam Angelo from the American Association of Woodturners shows his technique for making a simple but clever executive spin-top and base.
