How to turn a bowl without a chuck

 Tools and materials I propose:LatheWood turning tools setChuck kitTormek T8 Sharpening SystemTormek Woodturner’s KitFlexcut starter carving setIn this video I use the technique of a jam chuck to turn a deep bowl. This is a simple method of turning a bowl without a chuck. In the video I used poplar wood and went for a shape close to a noodle bowl.I first turned the exterior...

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How to make a wooden bracelet - Woodturning

 Tools and materials I propose:LatheWood turning tools setChuck kitTormek T8 Sharpening SystemTormek Woodturner’s KitBandsawBuffing kitCompass Circle CutterIn this video I show you my method of making wooden bracelets on the lathe.I begun by making a paper template using a compass cutter. I then roughly cut my blank on the bandsaw. After turning the blank between...

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How to make a DIY carver's vise for woodturners

 Tools and materials I propose:Stick welderLatheDrill pressAngle grinderForedom Woodcarving KitFlexcut starter carving setIn this video I make a metal base on which you can mount your turning chuck. The base itself is mounted on your lathe's tool rest position. This way you can remove your turned item, carve it and then remount it on the lathe without losing centre. It...

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Woodturning the eyeball bowl out of poplar

 Tools and materials I propose:LatheWood turning tools setChuck kitTormek T8 Sharpening SystemTormek Woodturner’s KitBandsawFlexcut starter carving setCircular sawPyrography Wood Burning TipsPyrography Pen Wood Burning KitAlcohol based markersBuffing kitIn this video I make a box with a cap out of poplar. I decorated the cap with my dot shading wood burning technique.I...

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Metal casting in cuttlefish bone and DIY fishing weight

 Tools and materials I propose:Lead shot ballsLatheWood turning tools setChuck kitTormek T8 Sharpening SystemTormek Woodturner’s KitIn this video I demonstrate a pretty ancient jewellery technique used to cast metal. I heard about this technique from the jeweller Mr. Stelios Fotakopoylos. You can check his channel here.I begun by cutting the bone in half. Then...

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