Woodturning an olive wood live edge planter

 Tools and materials I propose:LatheBuffing kitWood turning tools setChuck kitTormek T8 Sharpening SystemTormek Woodturner’s KitCordless ChainsawForstner bit setPROXXON Longneck Angle GrinderForedom Woodcarving KitIn this video I make a planter on the lathe out of olive wood. I finished it with epoxy to make it water proof. It was a pretty challenging project for me,...

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How to make a DIY marking knife

 Tools and materials I propose:Belt sanderTable sawTrim routerBlock planeForedom Woodcarving KitTormek  honing compoundBuffing kitTormek T8 Sharpening SystemIn this video I use an old kitchen knife and a piece of mahogany wood, to make a marking tool for woodworking.  I begun by applying layout fluid on an old kitchen knife blade. After drawing my design I cut...

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How to make a deer antler begleri on a woodturning lathe

 Tools and materials I propose:LatheWood turning tools setChuck kitBuffing kitMicro mesh sanding padsBandsawDeer antler dog chewsIn this video I make a begleri using deer antler. This is a classic anti-stress accessory used in Greek and other eastern mediterranean cultures. You can find deer antler in a pet shop as a dog chew.I begun by cutting the horn on the bandsaw....

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How to make a woodturner wooden toy

 Tools and materials I propose:Silver solderBelt sanderFluxPropane torchTormek  honing compoundForedom Woodcarving KitLatheWood turning tools setChuck kitTable sawDrill pressBandsawAngle grinderDowel center pinAir compressor, nail and staple gun kitTormek T8 Sharpening SystemTormek Woodturner’s KitIn this video I make a woodturner miniature toy, out of 15mm plywood,...

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The Hidden Talents of Nasturtiums

 Nasturtiums with Corinne MossatiQuite often we gardener have flowering plants in the garden but never think about bringing them into the kitchen to make something. They may be just fillers or self-seeders, but in this case, the nasturtium, has so many extra uses other than ornamental, you’ll be inspired to do something.Germinating  Nasturtium Seeds.Plant the...

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Therapeutic Gardening-All You Need To Know

 GARDEN AS THERAPYTherapeutic Horticulture part 1What makes a garden therapeutic? What is therapeutic gardening?Are these two things connected or are they separate?You would think that yes gardening is therapy, so doing a bit of gardening would amount to therapeutic horticulture but you would be wrong. To understand therapeutic horticulture, you have to be across two...

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Wood and resin cross - woodturning

 Tools and materials I propose:LatheWood turning tools setChuck kitVacuum chamber kitResin colorsBuffing kitMicro mesh sanding padsForedom Woodcarving KitIn this video I make a wooden cross out of epoxy resin and almond wood. It was a nice woodturning project. I first turned the piece roughly. Then I split it in half with an axe. Next I mixed some epoxy resin...

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