Top 19 Woodturning Projects

1. 1. Lathe: Sharpening Knives

   Host David Thiel and master wood turner Lowell Converse demonstrate the proper technique for sharpening knives used with the lathe.

2. 2. Restoration Tips

   The experts from DIY Network's Restoration Realities offer tips and hands-on techniques that can help you with restoration projects.

3. 3. Threaded Box (00:20:00)

   

   Learn how to turn a small box with a threaded lid on a mini-lathe.

4. 4. Completing the Birdhouse (04:15)

   

   Dave Hout carves a perch and completes the birdhouse project.

5. 5. Rolling Pin (00:20:00)

   

   Dave demos the method of turning a rolling pin from a block of glued woods.

6. 6. How to Turn a Table Leg

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   Use these step-by-step instructions to learn how to turn a table leg.

   Time:

   Weekend

   Cost:

   $500 - $1,000

   Difficulty:

   Hard

7. 7. Candlesticks (00:20:01)

   

   Dave shows how to turn two elegant staggered-height wood candlesticks.

8. 8. Platter (00:20:01)

   

   Dave demonstrates how to turn a practical platter out of poplar wood.

9. 9. Goblet With Captive Ring (00:20:00)

   

   Dave transforms a block of solid cherry into a goblet with a captive ring.

10. 10. Creating the Birdhouse Bottom (06:01)

    

    Dave Hout shows how to create the bottom of this simple birdhouse.

11. 11. How To Make Decorative Bottle Stoppers

    

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    Learn how to make beautiful bottle stoppers using this woodworker's lathe technique.

    Time:

    Day

    Cost:

    $500 - $1,000

    Difficulty:

    Hard

12. 12. Turning a Metal Bowl (00:20:01)

    

    Dave demos the unique art of metal spinning on a wood lathe for this bowl.

13. 13. How to Turn a Natural-Edge Bowl

    

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    Master wood turner Lowell Converse demonstrates how to turn a natural edge bowl on a lathe to make a stunning piece of art.

    Time:

    2 hours

    Cost:

    $1 - $50

    Difficulty:

    Moderate

14. 14. Polychromatic Bowl (00:20:00)

    

    Turn a multicolored bowl from a blank that was glued from a blend of woods.

15. 15. Designing a Wood Birdhouse (04:59)

    

    Combine the wonders of nature with woodturning by building a wonderful birdhouse