Woodturning and wood carving a spiralling candle holder

 Tools and materials I propose:LatheWood turning tools setChuck kitTormek T8 Sharpening SystemTormek Woodturner’s KitPROXXON Longneck Angle GrinderForedom Woodcarving KitForstner bit setIn this video I make this spiralling form out of poplar. I begun by trueing the piece between centres and then I turned a tenon for the chuck.After shaping the exterior form with...

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Woodturning an epoxy resin and wood ring holder

 Tools and materials I propose:LatheWood turning tools setChuck kitVacuum chamber kitResin colorsBuffing kitMicro mesh sanding padsBandsawTormek T8 Sharpening SystemTormek Woodturner’s KitIn this video I used a really old dry piece of wood and epoxy to make a hybrid blank. Then I turned it into a ring holder.I begun by cutting the wood to size on the table saw. I then...

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Woodturning a ballerina spinning top

 Tools and materials I propose:LatheWood turning tools setChuck kitTormek T8 Sharpening SystemTormek Woodturner’s KitBuffing kitCordless drillAlcohol based markersIn this video I make a different spinning top. It's a spinning top dancer out of poplar.After turning the piece true on the lathe, I made a tenon for my chuck using the skew chisel. I then added the nail...

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Spiralling tear woodturning sculpture

 Tools and materials I propose:LatheWood turning tools setChuck kitTormek T8 Sharpening SystemTormek Woodturner’s KitPROXXON Longneck Angle GrinderForedom Woodcarving KitFlexcut starter carving setIn this video I experimented with this spiralling form on the lathe. The wood I used is platani and had some kind of spalted texture.I begun by turning the basic shape of my...

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How to make a skamnaki mini stool

 Tools and materials:Table sawCordless Impact DriverCordless drillRandom orbit sanderSpoke shaveChisel setJointer planerBandsawBelt sanderTormek T8 Sharpening SystemChisel setDowel center pinDrill pressAir compressor, nail and staple gun kitIn this video I make a skamnaki. This is how we call this mini stools in Greece. I made it out of scrap pieces of spruce.First of...

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