At Hope Woodturning, we’re excited to showcase a variety of free, in-depth lessons and tutorials and courses to help you make the most of your woodturning tools and to build on your existing woodturning knowledge. Whether you’re new to the craft, or an experienced woodturner, these step-by-step lessons will teach you how to effectively use tools such as gouges, lathe tools, or hollowing jigs.
In this video, you’ll learn how to use your threading jig to create precise, threaded wooden rings. We’ll cover the setup, technique, and tips to help you achieve clean results for your woodworking projects.
In this course, you’ll learn how to craft a threaded wooden bolt and extend threads beyond the standard length. This video covers the full step-by-step process with expert tips for smooth, accurate threading.
A wooden salad bowl is a great way to progress your woodturning skills. Learn how to make a basic wooden salad bowl in this step-by-step video. You’ll also learn essential bowl gouge techniques for better tool control and more.
Learn how to create a simple wooden seashell box in this fun and creative project. Follow along yourself for a variety of useful woodturning tips.
In this beginner friendly lesson, you’ll learn how to mount your first piece on the lathe and start roughing it down. Perfect for beginners to the trade, with tips for smooth and controlled shaping.
Learn the fundamentals of basic shaping by making some beads and coves – this video covers essential techniques needed to help you develop precision and control in your future woodturning projects.
Create an easy wooden vase by building on your woodturning cove skills in this woodturning course. This lesson will combine your previously learned techniques to design and shape a functional vase.
The best way to practice and build key woodturning techniques is by starting to work towards a final product. Make your first wooden bowl using bowl gouges and spindle gouges. Learn the key techniques needed for shaping, hollowing and finishing to make your first wooden bowl.
Creating anything with an undercut may seem like a big undertaking, though by practicing your woodturning skills, you’ll find it easier and easier with each practice. In this woodturning course, you’ll learn how to create a more advanced bowl, using undercut techniques. This video covers the techniques for achieving a clean finish.
Using spindle gouges and parting tools, learn to make your first basic wooden box in this woodturning course. This video covers techniques, including how to make a box with precise measurements.
Take your skills to the next level with this Candle holder. Experience with bowl and spindle gouges is recommended, as this course covers advanced techniques for creating a unique, eccentric design.
Learn how to create a beautiful inserted rim platter with some more advanced techniques. This video will show you how to add decorative rims for a unique, elegant finish.
A wooden natural edge bowl is not only a fantastic decoration piece, but a great way to develop your woodturning skills. Create your first wooden natural edge bowl – this course covers techniques for shaping a natural-edged wooden design with an organic finish.
If you’re a beginner, a wooden vase may seem difficult to make – In this woodturning course, you’ll learn how to make your first wooden vase by using skills such as hollowing and shaping.
Want to add more decorative wood accessories around your home? Practicing with a variety of vases is a great way to build on your woodturning skills, and decorate a room. This video will guide you through the skills and techniques needed for shaping and hollowing a seamless, closed vase design.
Learn advanced threading techniques using the HOPE easy threading jig to create a perfect threaded nut. This woodturning course covers the skills and techniques required for precise threading.
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