woodturning

Behold the Death Star Turned on a Lathe!

Behold the Death Star Turned on a Lathe!

By Gareth Branwyn

Gareth Branwyn

Gareth Branwyn is a freelance writer and the former Editorial Director of Maker Media. He is the author or editor of over a dozen books on technology, DIY, and geek culture. He is currently a contributor to Boing Boing, Wink Books, and Wink Fun. His free weekly-ish maker tips newsletter can be found at garstipsandtools.com.

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A very clever YouTube woodworker turns a gorgeous Death Star on his lathe.

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Darbin Orvar: A Baseball Bat from Rough Lumber

Darbin Orvar: A Baseball Bat from Rough Lumber

Darbin Orvar

By Darbin Orvar

Darbin Orvar

Linn from the Darbin Orvar Youtube channel is originally from Sweden and has been making things all her life. She enjoys working in her shop on a variety of projects from electronics to woodworking, using hand tools and power tools.

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Watch Linn from Darbin Orvar as she takes you through the steps to create a baseball bat from scratch.

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Turning Bats on a Human-Powered Lathe in the Dominican Republic

Turning Bats on a Human-Powered Lathe in the Dominican Republic

By Gareth Branwyn

Gareth Branwyn

Gareth Branwyn is a freelance writer and the former Editorial Director of Maker Media. He is the author or editor of over a dozen books on technology, DIY, and geek culture. He is currently a contributor to Boing Boing, Wink Books, and Wink Fun. His free weekly-ish maker tips newsletter can be found at garstipsandtools.com.

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A member of Turners Without Borders brings his human-powered lathe to the Caribbean.

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A Begginer Tool Set

Quick Guide: 6 Basic Woodturning Tools

Philip Bradley

By Philip Bradley

Philip Bradley

I am an award winning wood tuner, former teacher, artist and prop maker, developer and researcher residing in the UK. I cannot think of anything better than the excitement of a new project and the pride of a job well done. I think that sharing knowledge and experiences is one of the best things anyone can do so spend a lot of time doing just that.

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What you need to know to get started with woodturning tools, tips, and techniques. Learn about basic tools you’ll need and how to use them.

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