Still needs a coat of lipstick(and a couple of back stretchers) but it’s a start for now! Good thing I’ve been buying random turning blanks for years too!1yr ⋅ tomrob1138 ⋅ r/turning
My grandma just turned 86 this past week, so I decided to break my lathe drought and make her something. I call this the peppermint dish.5yr ⋅ WildeHummus ⋅ r/turning
3 bowls I made today. They still need a final turn I am just going to let them dry for a few days. Also, someone wanted to see my coffee table (walnut cookie with 3 Re-purposed legs)4yr ⋅ White_v ⋅ r/turning
Corn Cobs can be turned into a pen? Now I know. And knowing is half the battle.3yr ⋅ StringFood ⋅ r/turning
My first lathe project. Side porch had severe damage from carpenter bees. I never turned anything, but I bough a lathe determined to remake the post (and the railing), which were dust. The post on right is mine. The post on the left is original. Mission accomplished- and now I have a lathe.2yr ⋅ Astrostuffman ⋅ r/turning
posted my log last weekend. could not wait so made a quick green wood cup after word1yr ⋅ Leather-Kitchen-2211 ⋅ r/turning
First captured ring baby rattle. What is the safest oil that I can use on my next one? This is just my prototype.1yr ⋅ Eyeof_iris ⋅ r/turning
First time turning, it’s not very deep and a bit chunky but I made it :)2yr ⋅ Arkhaine187 ⋅ r/turning
First lathe arrives tomorrow. Today neighbor offers anything I want from this ash. What would you save?3yr ⋅ HeyaShinyObject ⋅ r/turning
Earpod 7x5 The wood is from Earpod tree or monkey ear tree that was left on curbside in my nearby neighborhood.2yr ⋅ Daimos1 ⋅ r/turning
Flaming Box Elder ... still wet, no finish. 9” x3” from my Box Elder score a few days ago.4yr ⋅ gilbylawless ⋅ r/turning
Bowl #20 after six weeks of turning. Turned out pretty well. Apple from a tree in the yard.4yr ⋅ ReallyFineWhine ⋅ r/turning
I made a pen out of witness wood from General Lee's Headquarters at the battle of Gettysburg.2yr ⋅ joseycuervo ⋅ r/turning
Started turning in July, started and finished modest workshop just last week, and now I’ve turned a key fob out of scraps for the workshop’s key. Truly, my shop is complete!4yr ⋅ ThaddeusRock ⋅ r/turning
First bowl with so catches, cracks, flying wood, etc. I can honestly say I'm proud of this one. The wood was labeled katalox. Dont know much about it.4yr ⋅ kcox1980 ⋅ r/turning
Burr Elm bud vase, found the knobbliest branch of deadwood on a walk, turned it into this.3yr ⋅ JTurnsabit ⋅ r/turning
This is a sacrifice to the Gods of Woodturning. How do you dispose of your funnels/failed bowls?4mo ⋅ flyover_liberal ⋅ r/turning
After almost 2 years of watching Youtubers like Nick Zametti and Pete Brown and wishing I could do that I finally saved up enough to buy a lathe! This is literally the first piece of wood I chucked up just to play around the tools. I know it isn't much but I can't tell you how excited I am!!5yr ⋅ kcox1980 ⋅ r/turning
First lidded box (not actually the first attempt, just the first that isn’t going into the fireplace)2yr ⋅ Aldjmc ⋅ r/turning
I would really like to tell you I didn't shout and swear when this happened4yr ⋅ localgasgiant ⋅ r/turning
Finally!! I have managed to turn a bowl that I wanna keep. Unknown wood, came with the lathe.4yr ⋅ Ben716 ⋅ r/turning
I spent most of the day freezing in the garage turning this bowl. It’s made from padauk, hickory, and ash...put together with some leftover bits from other projects so it’s kind of a frankenbowl. But, I bet it’ll hold a bag of Werther’s Originals just fine.4yr ⋅ runkittygogogo ⋅ r/turning
My dad showed me today these that my great-great-great grandfather turned with a manual lathe5yr ⋅ azidstar ⋅ r/turning
This gave me fits to complete but was worth the struggle. Combination seam ripper and sewing stiletto. Hardwood veneer and powdered mineral (lapis lazuli) inlay.2yr ⋅ BlueIce64 ⋅ r/turning
Second attempt at a little box - I am digging the $5 walnut blocks from Woodcraft11mo ⋅ flyover_liberal ⋅ r/turning
Always wear safety gear. launched at about 1600 rpm on a finishing cut.1yr ⋅ Minute_Illustrator_5 ⋅ r/turning
I ordered my lathe a month ago today. Just finished my first rollerball today.3yr ⋅ avatar0810 ⋅ r/turning
I call this Volcanic Norfolk Pine. The tree was killed by the lava flow last here in Hawaii I was able to get a bunch of it afterwards.5yr ⋅ MrKoaKine ⋅ r/turning
Turned these Stoppers over the last couple weeks for an order of 5 Stoppers.2yr ⋅ roger_pct ⋅ r/turning
Thought I was getting good at bowls, these 2 humbled me. Still pretty happy with the outcome. Black walnut3yr ⋅ adidasbdd ⋅ r/turning
Noob here! Not the fanciest of designs, but I made this bowl today out of black walnut and curly maple, and thought it looked neat enough to share.3yr ⋅ brando444 ⋅ r/turning
another good reason for face shields, had guts from this little guy hiding in the wood splash across my shield when it got hit.4yr ⋅ anotherpontiacbandit ⋅ r/turning
My friend made this little shroomie for me! what colors should i paint it?1yr ⋅ Trienemybest1 ⋅ r/turning
I’ve made a little whiskey bowl but I don’t know how to finish it! I’m worried about the alcohol degrading the finishes1yr ⋅ Babybeef666 ⋅ r/turning
Turned a wee Christmas tree for what might be the old man's last holiday season1yr ⋅ jr_on_yt ⋅ r/turning
A neighbor’s ash came down recently. Super excited but am VERY out of space for all this now.2yr ⋅ PuhLeazeOfficer ⋅ r/turning
Made another. :) I like this one, I got a new finish that I dug we will see if it lasts the test of time.4yr ⋅ White_v ⋅ r/turning
In honor of 420, one of my coffee scoops that everyone thinks is a bowl.2yr ⋅ PETmyPUPPIES ⋅ r/turning
Started taking bat orders for the offseason. No logos or decals yet, but the blue is gorgeous I think.4yr ⋅ Vern-dawg ⋅ r/turning
I keep making plywood vases even though plywood isn’t the best to work with 🤷🏻♂️2yr ⋅ brando444 ⋅ r/turning
I’m a First Class in the US Navy and I made a blue pen for when our uniform was blue. Now it’s green so I made a green one with the First Class insignia for the clip. I’m super happy with the turnout.5yr ⋅ ydkmlt84 ⋅ r/turning
Ambrosia maple burl turkey call. Some of the funkiest stuff I've ever seen.3yr ⋅ jswhitfi ⋅ r/turning
Progress from my first to my second goblet. (Off-axis turning is scary guys.)5yr ⋅ AirRoboted ⋅ r/turning
New to lathe work, but having a blast. Here are some decorative coffee scoops I've made.3yr ⋅ PETmyPUPPIES ⋅ r/turning
I made a Kuksa for my son, I'm not sure what type of wood it is? Possibly Pine?1yr ⋅ LTguy ⋅ r/turning
I was in what I thought was a never ending battle trying to figure out my bowl gouge. After so many catches, tear outs, and sending my bowls flying across the yard, my bowls started staying put and i started to get shavings that looked like this. Baby steps.3yr ⋅ RadSickGnar ⋅ r/turning
Anyone else ever have a day where you keep changing your mind on what to work on and end up not finishing anything?2yr ⋅ Docsgt68 ⋅ r/turning
This is Butternut. After turning a hollow form and sharing it On FB a friend told me her husband had just cut down a Butternut tree. He’s a contractor and delivered these - no charge (I owe them a bowl in the future)4yr ⋅ NECESolarGuy ⋅ r/turning
Everything in me told me I shouldn't do this, but here it is anyway. Wish I didn't screw it up as much as I did because I don't think I'm ever trying that again.6mo ⋅ wasteofbrainspace ⋅ r/turning
Still new to turning. Just got my hands on this green burl. Looking for tips on roughing, drying, and treating it with the respect it deserves.1yr ⋅ Ornery_Cauliflower77 ⋅ r/turning
Cedar bowl with lots of interesting figure/sapwood inclusions. Free wood from the neighbors tree a few years ago!3yr ⋅ Chizl3 ⋅ r/turning
Made this ring holder out of some spalted wood, not sure what wood it is though3yr ⋅ chevria0 ⋅ r/turning
Finally got a lid fitting just right, it even clicks. Thanks to WorthEffort for the technique4yr ⋅ Kamikaze_VikingMWO ⋅ r/turning
I am new and still learning, but I have no idea what kind of wood I'm playing with.11mo ⋅ FullaLead ⋅ r/turning
Was given this box of scraps from a guy who makes gunstocks. Of course ill take it.3yr ⋅ jennarawedesign ⋅ r/turning
Made my first two pens. Really messed up the assembly of the brown one and I have a ways to go shaping them but I’m happy they work.3yr ⋅ PuhLeazeOfficer ⋅ r/turning
Working from home and for fun management has been asking for themed pictures. Today's theme was You and your hobby4yr ⋅ kcox1980 ⋅ r/turning
