Led by: Smita & Pankaj Bhatt
This 4-hour woodturning workshop offers a comprehensive introduction to spindle turning on a benchtop wood lathe, with a strong emphasis on safety and correct tool use. Led by an experienced maker-educator specialising in woodturning, the session combines structured demonstrations with supervised, hands-on practice.
Participants are introduced to lathe components, various methods of securing the workpiece, and the selection of turning tools. The workshop is focused on building confidence and foundational skills through the completion of a small spindle project, such as a honey dipper. Approximately 60% of the session is hands-on, with continuous guidance to ensure safe and precise work.
Spindle turning on wood lathe
Complete beginners with no prior lathe experience
Woodworking enthusiasts looking to expand into power tools
Makers and hobbyists interested in hands-on skill building
Anyone curious about making small functional turned objects such as spoon handles, honey dippers, tool handles, pens, rolling pins, bottle stoppers, or ornaments
Those wishing to build a foundation for advanced turning techniques like bowl or box turning
Basic wood lathe setup, operation, and safety practices
Understanding lathe components and securing workpieces
Grain orientation for spindle turning
Use of essential turning tools, including skew chisel and parting tool
Carbide tool selection and handling
Mounting and roughing a blank
Measuring, marking, and achieving smooth cylindrical shapes with consistent diameters.
Sanding, finishing, and basic assembly for a clean, professional result
