Woodturning Issue 354

In issue 354 of Woodturning magazine we have lots for you to enjoy. In Projects, Andrew Potocnik revisits an old project but changes the timber to dry Tasmanian leatherwood; Steve Bisco turns a card holder; Nick Simpson explains how he made his Steampunk-inspired tricylinders; Les Symonds makes the second part of a tea-service for two, influenced by the Art Deco work of Clarice Cliff; Richard Findley is tasked with making a wearable wooden ring; Luigi D’Amato adds elegance and refinement to a pierced mahogany box; Alan Holtham makes a small finial box; and Jim McConnachie creates an unusual segmented vase in maple.

In our Techniques section, Andy Coates looks at how to turn safely and successfully using difficult stock; Rick Rich challenges you to evaluate your skill with a vintage practice piece; Brian Horais shows how to create a unique shape for a twisted peppermill; Kurt Hertzog answers readers’ questions; Stewart Furini uses centrifugal force to decorate wood with colour; and Mark F Palma looks at how to get more from a mini lathe.

In Features, Hawaii-based turner John Mydock tells us about the inspirations behind his decorative work; and Pete Moncrieff-Jury takes pleasure in creating something special in difficult times.

Plus we have the latest news from the woodturning community and a sneak peek of our next issue.

All this and more in Woodturning 354!