Skew Chisel Techniques
Turning expert Brian Simmons demystifies the skew chisel with three basic-but-beautiful cuts.
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Skew Chisel Sharpening
Keep your skew chisel razor-sharp and ready for turning. WOOD's turning expert, Brian Simmons, shows you how to shape, grind, and hone your skew chisel.
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Bowl Gouge Techniques
Woodturning expert Brian Simmons talks you through the simple steps for turning a bowl using a bowl gouge.
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Bowl Gouge Sharpening
Woodturning expert Brian Simmons shows you how to put a razor-sharp fingernail profile edge on a bowl gouge.
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Candlesticks
Although this candlestick looks complicated, it really is quite simple.
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Turned Screwdriver Handle
Here's a turned project you'll use every day. WOOD magazine turning expert Brian Simmons shows how to rough out the handle shape, bore the hardware hole, install the ferrule, turn the handle to final shape, apply finish, and install the hardware.
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Turned Toothpick Dispenser
Turning expert Brian Simmons walks you through the steps for making the Pop-up Toothpick Dispenser from WOOD magazine issue 182.
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Turned Christmas Ornament
Follow along as Brian Simmons turns on the lathe ornaments shaped like Christmas-tree lights. From WOOD magazine issue 201.
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