Highland Woodturner, No. 38, May 2014 Welcome to Highland Woodworking - Fine Tools & Education Learn more about Highland Woodworking View our current woodturning classes and seminars Woodturning articles and solutions Subscribe to the Highland Woodturner
Turning of a Different Sort Turning of a
Different Sort


By Curtis Turner
Round Rock, Texas


I recently began learning how to turn metal! I have been interested in turning metal for some time. My first experience turning metal was on Roy Underhill's treadle lathe. That was a very limited introduction, however it was enough to pique my interest.

I am very fortunate to have a TechShop about 6 miles from my shop. This facility offers an amazing array of tools and equipment including several metal lathes.

CLICK HERE to see my experience:


Turning Multiple Spindles Turning with Temple:
Gavels with Threaded Handles


By Temple Blackwood
Castine, Maine


In this how-to, Temple gives you the steps to take in order to make your own threaded handle gavel, which can make a beautiful heirloom or can be used to call order to your next family meeting!

CLICK HERE to learn the process:



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This month we are featuring the woodturning of Lawrence Wroten who has been a woodworker for over 20 years and enjoys creating custom pieces for his church, with his most recent being a turned tabernacle.

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woodturning tips Chip Guards

This month, Phil has a handy tip on how to keep woodturning chips from building up inside your clothes pockets.

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