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Woodturning

Woodturning: Hands peeling ribbon shavings from lathe.
Techniques

Chuckless Turning. Part 1

In this two-part series, experienced turner Richard Findley looks into the techniques of turning bowls without a chuck. Why, and

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Handcrafted wooden vases with intricate designs.
Projects

How to Make a Grolla

Andrea Zanini turns a typical Italian goblet, known as a grolla. What is a grolla? In this article we will

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Woodturning tools and wood blanks on the workbench
Projects

How to Cut a Spigot

Philip Greenwood looks at the pros and cons of different ways to form a spigot. Cutting a spigot may sound like

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Wooden shapeshifter gauge with handle for woodturning projects.
Projects

How to Make a Garden Dibber

Rick Rich shares his ‘after dinner’ turning project to make a garden dibber. I know some pretty serious gardeners; my wife is one.

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