Where does inspiration come from? The answer is anywhere. Even pictures that you adapt to your own style. This ornament consists of a sphere from cherry for the main section that is hollowed from one side. The hollow is painted with an iridescent paint and a swirl of gold Rub N Buff. Maple finials complete […]
Read More...This project is a great multi-axis box in the form of a pumpkin. The twist is that the lines on the pumpkin continue into the lid, thus integrating the lid and base portions. This wood is honey locust which has a great color and grain. However, it is so hard and brittle that I would […]
Read More...I wanted to design a classic vase but needed inspiration and did not want to draw a design from scratch. Then I thought “Why not use the internet”. But instead of looking and a picture, use the computer to take it further.So, browse the web for a likely candidate. It will not be perfect – […]
Read More...This project is a quick and easy project. If you can turn a spindle and use a parting tool, you are good to go. Prepare wood spindle of close grain, non-toxic wood with a tenon to mount to a chuck.shape the dipper end with grooves – depth is optional – number is optional.Finish the dipper […]
Read More...This project is another quick and easy project. One that my sister who is greatly affected by the quilting virus has requested several times. If you can turn a spindle, you are good to go. Prepare wood spindle of close grain, with a tenon to mount to a chuck. I like maple but since as […]
Read More...This project is a fun one. Essentially, a finial can be used either upright – flame up – or flame down. For this ornament, this walnut is hollowed and carved. Could it be longer. Probably. However, I would not recommend more rotations since that would result is much more fragile short grain. I would stretch […]
Read More...The holiday season is rapidly approaching and with it – The annual Ornament Challenge – this is number 14. The challenge welcomes ornaments of all sorts, any craft, any media, any tradition. At least, these are the predominate ones. By the way, collaboration is also great. However, there is a deadline. All ornament must be […]
Read More...This piece combines technologies: old and new – turning and laser. The turning is a 6 inch flat tray from maple whose inside is designed for a puzzle. The puzzle is laser cut on a 40 watt LED laser. I love integrating methods, materials, and technology in creative ways. Enjoy.
Read More...I love these octahedrons. They are one of the most simple multi-axis turnings. They start with a sphere which I have been demonstrating for many years. I skipped quickly through the sphere portion in this video to focus more on the multi-axis turning. The sphere is oriented on three axes. If you think of a […]
Read More...I know I turned eccentric scoops last week. However, I simply had to turn them again with some improvements. This scoop is turned using three skew axes, 3/16″ apart and the handle end. The axes must be in a straight line to allow the turned blank to be sawn in half. Skew axes are not […]
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