With Father’s Day just around the corner, I figured now’s the perfect time to share some ideas for Father’s Day gifts that you can turn on the lathe—even if you’re relatively new to woodturning like I am. Whether your dad enjoys cooking, tinkering, outdoor projects, or just appreciates a thoughtful handmade gift, there’s something here […]
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With Mother’s Day just around the corner, I figured now’s a great time to share some Mother’s Day gift ideas that even a newer hobbyist like me can turn on the lathe. Whether your mom is into cooking, gardening, hosting, or just loves a beautiful handmade gift, there’s something here for everyone—and every skill level.
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If you have leftover scrap wood from previous woodworking or woodturning projects, why not turn those pieces into something beautiful and functional? In this project, we’ll show you how to use a simple glue-up technique to combine various pieces of scrap wood and turn them into a stunning tabletop wooden pedestal stand. This pedestal stand
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Looking for wood turning project ideas? Do you enjoy gardening? Or know someone else who does? Dating back to the Roman times, a garden dibber is a useful tools for gardeners. They help plant seeds and more at the correct depth. Make a garden dibber for your garden or as a gift for someone else.
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Turning a pen is my favorite beginner project. It’s also one of my favorite go-to gift ideas to turn. Pens are usually turned out of wood or resin. This post focuses on wood. Turn a pen out of wood for yourself or as a unique gift for someone else. Every time I have given a hand-crafted pen, the recipient has been in awe. And a pen is something that will get used every day!
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