Learn to Turn
PageCome out for a half day and learn a little something about turning wood. I enjoy teaching and passing on my experience. In the long run I hope to encourage many to invest some of their time into developing turning … Read More
Cutting Bowl Blanks from a Log
PageThe first creative step in wood turning is with cutting down a tree and getting it loaded on the trailer with a focus on getting the most from each piece of wood. If you cut a tree down and lop … Read More
Acrylic (plexiglas) Welding
PostI wanted to share a little project with you on a display case I’m making for the Taneytown History Museum. The bottom will be a basic wood box, while the top (what you see here) will be a Plexiglas or … Read More
Other Turned Items
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Shop for a Beautiful Wood Product
PageShop at Douglas Heck Turnings on Etsy.com Most available pieces will be on my Etsy Shop at https://www.etsy.com/ shop/ DouglasHeckTurnings/. Bowls In Etsy Shop Ornaments In Doug’s Etsy Shop Collectibles in Doug’s Etsy Shop Go to Doug’s Turnings Etsy Shop … Read More
Blogs about Logs
PageAcrylic (plexiglas) Welding Sourcing Wood Weeping Cherry Woodturning Projects A Rough-Turned Maple Bowl In-Progress The New Laguna REVO 1836 Lathe Welcome to My Website . . . Turned Maple Vase In Progress I’m Turning Bigger Bowls Now Playing in the … Read More
Turning Safety Rules and Recommendations
PageWood turning is a wonderful activity. These rules and recommendations are designed to help you get the most out of your experience. As you turn, I’ll give you tips to achieve a good result and avoid problems. The sounds … Read More
Custom Woodturning
PageWhat is Custom Turning? Custom Turning is the process of taking wood from a tree that has special meaning to someone and making a keepsake from that wood on the lathe. Items that can be made include bowls, ornaments, platters, … Read More