Woodturning Projects
Woodturning Projects From Spindlewood Turning
In this article, we look at some woodturning projects, for architects, builders, developers and property restoration specialists.
What are your most common woodturning Projects
We are often asked which are our most common woodturning projects, and whilst we accept woodturning projects from a wide range of sources and a wide selection of projects, from antique effect cannons to zoom masts or most common requests are for
In addition to these categories, Spindle Woodturning also undertakes specialist projects. We work with the whole spectrum of woods as raw material, including oak, mahogany, elm pine and most people recommend woodturning projects using Maple, Cherry, and Walnut. They are described as very stable and don’t tear out easily. They also give a great finish without a lot of difficulties.
What tools do you use for Woodturning Projects?
Typically, lathes are used mainly in woodturning. Woodturning is the process of shaping wood into a chosen object. This is done so by using a variety of tools to shave, cut and groove the piece into the chosen shape or design. Due to the sheer amount of tools, you can use with your lathe, and the versatility of the tool itself – there are many objects that you can turn and create. We are amongst a handful of companies in the UK that have tools that enable us to turn columns up to 6m in length.
Using the correct tool or attachment for the correct job is vital and often comes with experience. We have all been there – either a chisel or an ordinary knife will slip out of its’ protective case and damage the wood or worse cause injury. Remember in every woodturning project – Safety first.
If you have a woodturning lathe, this isn’t something you’ll have to worry about replacing – as you can easily fix it yourself. It is possible to turn tool handles in a similar manner regardless of the length, with the only variable being the level of personalization you require.
Once you have drilled a hole in your naked tool, you can turn handles relatively easily.
Furniture Woodturning 
The costs of furniture can add up very quickly, especially if you want to keep them for a long time or if you want to pass furniture on down the generations.
Over time, the legs of both chairs and tables can become weak and break, resulting in furniture that breaks.
The good thing is that you can turn legs for both chairs and tables fairly easily and attach them quite easily once finished – but you will need additional hinges and screws (keep in mind the weight of the table and the material used when constructing the legs).
You can also modify existing chair and table legs with the many tool bits included with your lathe, and make them more visually appealing for visitors and family.
Why Spindlewood
Here at Spindlewood Woodturning, we produce a huge range of custom furniture spindles, Staircase parts and handles turned parts. We offer a range of styles, woods and finishes professionally finished by time served, accredited and quality focussed professionals.
Need to know more about managing your woodturning restoration project, why not speak with an expert at Spindlewood.
Contact Spindlewood Woodturning
Address: The Old Bakery 8 Edward Street, Bridgwater, Somerset TA6 5ET
Website: www.spindlewoodturning.co.uk
Email: info@spindlewoodturning.co.uk
Tel: 01278 453665
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Monday 8:30am – 530pm
Tuesday 8:30am – 5:30pm
Wednesday 8:30am – 5:30pm
Thursday 8:30am – 5:30pm
Friday 8:30am – 3:00pm
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