Highland Woodturner, No. 42, September 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
Chisel Handle Turning a Chisel Handle

By Curtis Turner
Round Rock, Texas


In this classic article from Curtis Turner, he teaches us how easy it is to turn a chisel handle. He provides a list of tools you need, and the step by step process of creation.

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Turning with Temple: The Order of Cuts on a Fluted Antique Screw-Driver Handle

Fluted Screw Driver Handle By Temple Blackwood
Castine, ME


One of the first important lessons I learned turning long, thin balusters emerged from the frustration of breaking a number of spindle blanks, typically after I had put a fair amount of time into the turning and was nearing completion. This critical lesson itself involves carefully planning the "Order of Cuts" in a project.

CLICK HERE to see how the "order of cuts" can be used on making a Fluted Antique Screw-Driver Handle:


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This month we are featuring the woodturning projects of Jay Barry, who just started turning 4 months ago.

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woodturning tips John C. Campbell Folk School

This month, Phil suggests taking a break from your everyday woodturning, and taking a class to learn some new woodturning skills.

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