Turning a Utility Box
Mike Nish turns a utility box from start to finish on a wood lathe. You’ll learn: why the grain orientation … Read more
Articles & Videos
Woodturning 201 – Video 3 – Turning a Box with a Lid Inlay
Turn a tower-shaped wooden box with a unique wood inlay in the lid. Take your box turning to the next … Read more
Making a Wood Inlay Ring
Mike teaches his method of making an inlay ring from a solid piece of wood. It’s a great project that’ll … Read more
Woodturning 201 – Video 2 – Mastering the Skew (Turning a Wood Mallet)
Kirk DeHeer, resident turner at the Dale L Nish School of Woodturning, teaches the skew chisel. From basic fundamentals to … Read more
Turning a Christmas Gnome
These gnomes are bursting with charm and offer endless design options – turning one on your lathe is the perfect … Read more
Woodturning 201 – Video 1 – Turning a Calabash Bowl
In this Woodturning 201 Workshop Demonstration, Master Woodturner Kirk DeHeer takes you step-by-step through the process of creating a Calabash … Read more
Stabilizing Wood Blanks at Home
A lot of wood blanks are too soft or spalted to turn without blowing apart. Luckily there is a solution! … Read more
Dr. Kirk’s GOAT Wax
Dr. Kirk’s GOAT (Greatest of All Time) Wax is a special blend of premium food-safe wax and all-natural oils works … Read more
Dr. Kirk’s Micro Magic
Getting a glass-like finish on acrylics or CA finishes has never been easier. Micro Magic is a simple, three step … Read more
Dr. Kirk’s Scratch Freee
Scratch Freee is an essential step in our sanding process. It’s a blend of oils and waxes that hold a … Read more