Lathe Drilling Jigs

Many woodturners look for ways to add embellishments to their work. This can take many forms, such as coloring, segmenting, burning and inlay. Inlays can be created by making a recess in the turning and filling with a contrasting material, such as metal powder or crushed stone. The photo inset …

Build Your Own Rose-Engine

If you have been to a SPSW meeting, you most likely have seen work produced by Bob Sievers using his rose-engine lathe. Bob produces intricate, detailed designs on his turnings. If you would like to try your hand at ornamental turning (OT) with a rose-engine lathe but don’t want to …