Posts Tagged ‘diy’


Woodturning Sleighbell Inspired By Ornament Challenge

This post is best viewed right here (above). In case of difficulty, this is also posted on YouTube and FaceBook. Taking inspiration from an ornament by Dennis in the 2021 Christmas Ornament Challenge, I tried to turn a similar ornament. I failed. So, back to the computer to layout my plan and work out the […]

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2021 Christmas Ornament Challenge – Winners & Wrapup

This post is best viewed immediately above this note. However, in case of difficulty, it is also posted on YouTube. The votes are counted and the results are in from the 2021 Christmas Ornament Challenge. With 207 ornaments, that is a lot. Thanks to everyone who contributed an ornament. Top winners are: #21 Christmas Cat-tastrophe […]

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Woodturning Hedgehog Companion With Secret Compartment

This post is best viewed immediately above here. However, in case of difficulty, it is also posted in YouTube and FaceBook. I am working on the final results for the Christmas Ornament Challenge. Voting is closed but all ornament can still be viewed at www.OrnamentChallenge.com This project is a hedgehog. I like to take ideas […]

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Woodturning Bonus – A 2Fer – Multi Axis Bowls

This post is best viewed right here (above here). In case of difficulty, it is also posted on YouTube and FaceBook. Vote NOW for your favorite ornaments at www.OrnamentChallenge.com This year I have been on a multi-axis spree from ornaments to displays and now to a pair of bowls. How To? Mark divisions across the […]

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Christmas Ornament Challenge – Voting Time

2 ways to view and vote: Static web page: (Link here) Video (above); This is a great display of talent and creativity. Let us hear your choices. Pick 5. and leave your vote as a comment. Put them in order from High to Low. Thank you.

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Woodturning Stand For My Christmas Ornaments

This post is best viewed above on this page. In case of difficulty, it is also posted on YouTube and FaceBook. This week I turn a stand for my Christmas Ornaments. Trees come and trees go – but ornaments may be displayed anytime. The stand is figured poplar turned on two axes for an off […]

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Woodturning Multi-Axis Christmas Ornament

This post is best viewed on this page. However, in case of difficulty, it is also posted on YouTube and FaceBook. This week I am taking last week’s ornament to yet the next level. It follows a similar process as last week but yet is different. Both are multi-axis turning. In this one the multi-axis […]

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Woodturning Christmas Ornament – Following The Chain Of Inspiration

This post is best viewed right here (above here). But, in case of difficulty, it is also posted on YouTube and FaceBook. One reason I love the annual Christmas Ornament Challenge is the diversity of creativity that jumps out at me as I view the challenge submissions. From novice to confident to expert, the opportunity […]

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Woodturning Ornamental Tree Grove

This post is best viewed right here(above). In case of difficulty, it is also posted on YouTube and FaceBook. T’is the season to be turning decorative trees. Two different clubs that I attend have not demonstrated turning trees. It is interesting to see the variety of concepts: cove-centric; bead centric; rustic; refined; natural edge. So, […]

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Woodturning Segmented Decoration (Spoon) Display

This video is best viewed right here(above). In case of difficulty, it is also posted on YouTube and FaceBook. My wife reviews the junk mail ads that come in the mail. When she sees one that she thinks could be turned, she points it out to me. This time it was a specked spoon holder. […]

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