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Woodturning Projects

Step-by-step woodturning projects, from a first spindle and bowl to pens, ornaments, candle holders and vases, with the tools and blanks each one needs.

Buying guides

Buying guide · Woodturning Projects Best Bottle Stopper Turning Kits (2026): Stainless Kits, Chucks & Blanks The best bottle stopper turning kit for your lathe: stainless stopper hardware, stopper chucks and blanks compared, plus how to turn one step by step. Read the guide

Buying guide · Woodturning Projects Best Pen Turning Kits The best woodturning pen kits for beginners and gift makers: PSI starter set, Slimline, bolt action and cigar kits compared on drill size, bushings and plating. Read the guide

How-tos & comparisons

How-to · Woodturning Projects How to Cut a Bowl Blank from a Log (With or Without a Bandsaw) Read the guide

How-to · Woodturning Projects Wood Turning Projects That Sell: 15 Items for Craft Fairs and Online Read the guide

How-to · Woodturning Projects Food Safe Finish for Wood Bowls: What to Use and How to Apply It Read the guide

How-to · Woodturning Projects How to Turn a Rolling Pin on a Lathe (Step by Step) Read the guide

How-to · Woodturning Projects Wood Lathe Projects for Beginners Read the guide

How-to · Woodturning Projects How to Turn a Wood Bowl (Step-by-Step) Read the guide

How-to · Woodturning Projects Woodturning Christmas Ornaments Read the guide

How-to · Woodturning Projects Woodturning Candle Holders Read the guide

How-to · Woodturning Projects Turning Wooden Vases Read the guide

How-to · Woodturning Projects Wood Turning Ideas (Unusual Projects) Read the guide