Woodturning Projects: Ideas, Inspiration, & Instructions

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Woodturning Projects For All Skill Levels

The internet is a virtual treasure trove of information, especially for woodworkers and woodturners.  Project plans, tutorials, and instructions abound around every virtual corner.  Using this lens, I hope to catalog links and information that will be of interest to woodturners looking for their next project.  There is something here for everyone regardless of skill level (some links require Adobe Reader).  If you know of a site that should be featured here, send me the link.  And if you find this lens useful, please take a moment to rate it using the star rating above.  Thanks, and Happy Turning!!! (Don't forget your free catalog!)

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Required Reading: Bowl Turning 

Books To Help You Learn

Turning Bowls with Richard Raffan by Richard Raffan

Turning Bowls with Richard Raffan by Richard Raffan

Richard Raffan is the king of woodturning! What mo more...4 points

Turn a Bowl with Ernie Conover: Getting Terrific Results the First Time Around by Ernie Conover

Turn a Bowl with Ernie Conover: Getting Terrific Results the First Time Around by Ernie Conover

Another great instructional book by another great more...3 points

Turned-Bowl Design by Richard Raffan

Turned-Bowl Design by Richard Raffan

Average customer rating on Amazon is 5 Stars!2 points

500 Wood Bowls: Bold & Original Designs Blending Tradition & Innovation

500 Wood Bowls: Bold & Original Designs Blending Tradition & Innovation

Average customer rating on Amazon is 4.5 stars!1 point

Watch and Learn: Bowl Turning 

Instructional Videos To Help You Learn

BOWL TURNING DVD WITH DEL STUBBS

BOWL TURNING DVD WITH DEL STUBBS

Del Stubbs shows you how to turn beautiful bowls & more...3 points

Pens 




Turning pens is a great way for a novice turner to practice skill-building techniques on a small scale and create a beautiful and useful item at the same time. Penturning is also a great way to use up all of those small cut-offs you find on the floor of every woodshop.
Penturning Squidoo Lens
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Required Reading: Turning Pens 

Books To Help You Learn

Pens from the Wood Lathe: Step-By-Step Instructions for the Wood Turner by Dick Sing

Pens from the Wood Lathe: Step-By-Step Instructions for the Wood Turner by Dick Sing

From the master penturner himself. Average Amazon. more...4 points

Turning Pens And Pencils by Kip Christensen

Turning Pens And Pencils by Kip Christensen

Average Amazon.com customer rating is 5 Stars!4 points

Turning Pens and Desk Accessories by Mike Cripps

Turning Pens and Desk Accessories by Mike Cripps

Average Amazon.com customer rating is 4 Stars!4 points

Required Reading: Segmented Turning 

Books To Help You Learn

The Art of Segmented Wood Turning: A Step-by-Step Guide by Malcolm Tibbetts

The Art of Segmented Wood Turning: A Step-by-Step Guide by Malcolm Tibbetts

Average Amazon.com customer rating is 5 Stars!3 points

Segmented Wood Turning by William Smith

Segmented Wood Turning by William Smith

Average Amazon.com customer rating is 4.5 Stars!1 point

Segmented Turning ...a Good Start by Bill Kandler

Segmented Turning ...a Good Start by Bill Kandler

Average Amazon.com customer rating is 4 Stars!1 point

Required Reading: Turned Boxes 

Books To Help You Learn

Turning Boxes with Richard Raffan by Richard Raffan

Turning Boxes with Richard Raffan by Richard Raffan

Average customer rating on Amazon is 4.5 stars!4 points

Turned Boxes: 50 Designs by Chris Stott

Turned Boxes: 50 Designs by Chris Stott

Average customer rating on Amazon is 5 stars!3 points

Watch and Learn: Turned Boxes 

Instructional Videos To Help You Learn

TURNING BOXES DVD WITH RICHARD RAFFAN

TURNING BOXES DVD WITH RICHARD RAFFAN

Internationally acclaimed wood turner Richard Raff more...3 points

Required Reading: Turning Jewelry 

Books To Help You Learn

Turning Wooden Jewelry (A Schiffer Book for Woodworkers) by Judy Ditmer

Turning Wooden Jewelry (A Schiffer Book for Woodworkers) by Judy Ditmer

Average Amazon.com customer rating is 5 Stars!4 points

Woodturning Jewellery by Hilary Bowen

Woodturning Jewellery by Hilary Bowen

Average Amazon.com customer rating is 4.5 Stars!3 points

Required Reading: Turning Custom Game Calls 

Books To Help You Learn

Turning Custom Duck and Game Calls: The Complete Guide for Craftsmen, Collectors, and Outdoorsmen by Greg Keats & Ed Glenn

Turning Custom Duck and Game Calls: The Complete Guide for Craftsmen, Collectors, and Outdoorsmen by Greg Keats & Ed Glenn

Amazon rating: 5 stars! This book is in my persona more...4 points

The Art Of American Game Calls: Duck, Goose, Turkey & More: Identification & Values by Russell E. Lewis

The Art Of American Game Calls: Duck, Goose, Turkey & More: Identification & Values by Russell E. Lewis

Amazon rating: 4 stars! Not a "how to" b more...2 points

Required Reading: Turned Toys & Games 

Books To Help You Learn

Classic Woodturning Projects with Bonnie Klein: 12 Skill-Building Designs by Bonnie Klein

Classic Woodturning Projects with Bonnie Klein: 12 Skill-Building Designs by Bonnie Klein

This book includes projects for turning toys such more...4 points

Turned Chessmen (Mike Darlow's Woodturning) by Mike Darlow

Turned Chessmen (Mike Darlow's Woodturning) by Mike Darlow

This book contains designs and patterns for severa more...3 points

More Great Woodturning Project Books From Amazon.com 

Learn to Turn: A Beginner's Guide to Woodturning from Start to Finish

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Ellsworth on Woodturning: How a Master Creates Bowls, Pots, and Vessels

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Amazon Price: $19.77 (as of 07/10/2009) Buy Now

New Masters of Woodturning: Expanding the Boundaries of Wood Art

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Amazon Price: $19.77 (as of 07/10/2009) Buy Now

Woodturning: A Foundation Course (New Edition)

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Amazon Price: $13.57 (as of 07/10/2009) Buy Now

The Fundamentals of Woodturning (Darlow's Woodturning series)

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Amazon Price: $16.47 (as of 07/10/2009) Buy Now

Woodturning with Ray Allen: A Master's Designs & Techniques for Segmented Bowls & Vessels

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Amazon Price: $18.21 (as of 07/10/2009) Buy Now

Masters: Woodturning: Major Works by Leading Artists

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Amazon Price: $16.47 (as of 07/10/2009) Buy Now

Woodturning Wizardry

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Amazon Price: $18.45 (as of 07/10/2009) Buy Now

Woodturning Jewellery

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Amazon Price: $15.61 (as of 07/10/2009) Buy Now

Woodturning Projects: A Workshop Guide to Shapes

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Amazon Price: $15.56 (as of 07/10/2009) Buy Now

Woodturning Magazines You Should Check Out 

Woodturning Design

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yelixref2 wrote...

Its a good lens and informative.

ReplyPosted May 08, 2009

0ctavias0fferings wrote...

Excellent lens. I would love to do woodturning, one of these days I might actually get a shed for this and for pottery 5* and a sprinkling of Angel Dust

ReplyPosted April 13, 2009

SammySpam wrote...

Brilliant Lens, 5*

ReplyPosted March 29, 2009

jura wrote...

Great ideas and great information.

ReplyPosted March 25, 2009

MarisaAngelisArtDesigns wrote...

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ReplyPosted March 25, 2009

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shubh1

I think this is the best way to utilize our spare time while creating some useful. Thanks for sharing the ideas. I would like to know more concepts like this.

ReplyPosted March 19, 2009

N2itive wrote...

in reply to chillingbreeze I agree! Oh but you should see this site! www.squidoo.com/quillingpatterns

ReplyPosted March 11, 2009

Tiddledeewinks wrote...

I like the look of the lidded containers!

ReplyPosted February 26, 2009

JupiterJustice wrote...

fantastic lens! Wood working is a wonderful craft.

ReplyPosted February 10, 2009

henzy wrote...

wow..this is a great lens. i recall seeing something about this on the discovery channel, you know the show where they show how things are made.

ReplyPosted February 09, 2009

Smartshops wrote...

Great lens with lots of information! 5*s from your friends at Smartshops!

ReplyPosted February 07, 2009

Nara wrote...

Excellent lens. Your work is beautiful. I don't know if I could do it. I just make pine needle baskets.
Thanks for this greta lens. 5 starts from me

ReplyPosted January 28, 2009

BudR957 wrote...

Wow what a great lens you have made. I love working with wood and you have covered a great deal of things I like to do with wood This is a craft i hope never goes out of style. You really did some great work here.

ReplyPosted January 27, 2009

Craftybegonia wrote...

Beautiful work! I am an artisan too, so I appreciate the work that is involved in creating something like the items you showed. Best to you.

ReplyPosted January 26, 2009

Wysiwigs wrote...

What a great lens! My daughter is hooked on woodworking (and she's going to love this :o) 5* and thanks for a wonderful resource!
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ReplyPosted January 22, 2009

 
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