Hollow Form Turning Series: Part 3

Part three of our Hollow Form Turning Series builds on the skills you practiced from parts one and two, then brings it all together to make a true hollow form: a hollow vessel with a narrow opening.

Hollow Form Turning Series: Part 2

In part two of our Hollow Form Turning Series, Ralph demonstrates how to turn a small bowl with an undercut lip. This allows you to experience a mild hollow turning while you can still easily see and measure the inside walls.

Hollow Form Turning Series: Part 1

Hollow form turning does not have to be intimidating! In this three-part series Ralph shows you how to ease into the process, building your skills along the way.

Part one is turning a scoop or goblet form. This will get you turning deep pockets, helps you learn how to gauge wall thickness as you work, and gives you experience working beyond the tool rest.

Turning Small Knobs

While small parts can be turned from a larger blank, the challenge is in centering a threaded insert without splitting the dime-sized knob. In this video, Ralph demonstates how to add the insert before turning and use it as the center. This technique has the added bonus of using a lot less wood - so important when working with costly exotics!

Woodturning Close Up

Ralph has been experimenting with mounting small "action" video cameras to tools to get a different perspective on his woodworking. This was shot using a Looxcie HD.

Pen Blanks & Other Long-Axis Drilling

A quick and accurate method for drilling long narrow blanks for pens and  similar projects.