Woodturning – Issue 374

In issue 374 of Woodturning magazine we have lots for you to enjoy, beginning with our Guest Edi-tor, Kurt Hertzog, who welcomes you to the issue; shares his tips for using laser-cut pen kits; and talks turning with world-renowned woodturner, Mike Mahoney.

In Projects, Andrew Potocnik looks for the beauty in a wormy blackwood bowl; Andy Coates uses carving burrs to decorate a simple seed pod pot; Pat Carroll makes a lidded yew box; Jim Duxbury demonstrates how to make a Morse taper; Kevin Alviti creates a toy microphone; Matt Long turns a candlestick; Alan Holtham hollows out a log to make a bird box; Neil Turner creates a beautiful turned and carved piece in sheoak; Sue Harker turns a fruit bowl with a raised base; and Ian Woodford makes a wall clock.

In our Techniques section, Les Symonds shares more tips for turning organic shapes; and Guest Edi-tor Kurt Hertzog answers readers’ questions.

In Features, Richard Findley reminisces about a large contract, relives a drama at a demo and shares some exciting news about a woodturning course; and Pete Moncrieff-Jury contemplates the many options for finishing your turnings.

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

All this and more in Woodturning 374!