Skew chisel
Turn a Shaker Peg
https://handtoolschool.wistia.com/medias/lbz23n0w52?embedType=async&videoFoam=true&videoWidth=640 Turned with Traditional and Modern Carbide Tools The first step to turning a Shaker Peg is to create a story stick so you can quickly layout all the transition points. If possible have 3…
Hancock Shaker Table Part 2: Turning the Column
Turning the Column This is the central element to the whole table and getting this shape just right is what it is all about. In this video I will show you how this process can…
Spindle Project 3: Joint Stool Leg
The Joint Stool leg is the final spindle project because it combines all of the techniques we have talked about into one project. Forming the pommels is nothing more than a precisely positioned V…
Spindle Project 2: Shaker Knob
Turning your own drawer or door knobs adds a real custom look to any piece of furniture because you can match or contrast the wood species and shape it to precisely meet your vision.…
Spindle Project 1: Tool Handles
One of the nice things of having a lathe in the shop is the ability to make really nice tool handles any time you want. This makes buying vintage tools a whole lot easier…
Lesson 4: Spindle Turning
Spindle turning is the domain of the furniture maker. Just about everything we do on the lathe for our furniture is spindle work so this is obviously the place to spend the most time.…
Project: Treadle Driven Sharpening Station
Grind Your Tools with Your Feet I have been a big fan of the Tormek wet grinder for years, but it has always been rather inconvenient and a bit slow. So I migrated to a…
Lesson 1: Introduction to Turning Tools
What better place to start with our woodturning lessons than a look at the types of tools available. In this lesson we will look at what defines each tool and when the furniture maker would…