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LathedBack is your go-to resource for all things woodturning. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned woodturner, we provide classes, tutorials, and handcrafted wooden wares to inspire and elevate your craft. My passion for woodturning drives me to share my knowledge and create a vibrant community of makers.

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A little while ago I asked about how to core out the center of a bangle to preserve the inside chunk. I ended up taking @keithgotschall advice (because it’s the only tool I already had) and cored out the center. Worked beautifully!
#wastenothing

A little while ago I asked about how to core out the center of a bangle to preserve the inside chunk. I ended up taking @keithgotschall advice (because it’s the only tool I already had) and cored out the center. Worked beautifully!
#wastenothing

I finally got myself a proper wood turning smock and now I know what all the hype is about. This thing is rocks!
#psyched

I finally got myself a proper wood turning smock and now I know what all the hype is about. This thing is rocks!
#psyched

Attention wood turning friends! I just bought this amazing collection of blanks to make bangles and I’m wondering, is there a way to bore a hole in the middle while keeping the center wood intact? Like keeping the hole in the middle of the donut? I hate to waste so much beautiful wood and would love to make knobs out of the middle. Why is this making my brain 🤯? Input appreciated!!
#help

Attention wood turning friends! I just bought this amazing collection of blanks to make bangles and I’m wondering, is there a way to bore a hole in the middle while keeping the center wood intact? Like keeping the hole in the middle of the donut? I hate to waste so much beautiful wood and would love to make knobs out of the middle. Why is this making my brain 🤯? Input appreciated!!
#help

A few days ago I posted a video asking if anyone knew what I was doing. I was shaping these plastic jaws to use while making bangles. A constant question when I make something new is, how can I get this to stay on the lathe once I remove the tailstock. I was using a jamb chuck but now I expand these jaws inside my bangle and finish the other side. These are perfect for bangles as they don’t leave marks on the inside of the bracelet.
#discoveringnewtools #bangles

A few days ago I posted a video asking if anyone knew what I was doing. I was shaping these plastic jaws to use while making bangles. A constant question when I make something new is, how can I get this to stay on the lathe once I remove the tailstock. I was using a jamb chuck but now I expand these jaws inside my bangle and finish the other side. These are perfect for bangles as they don’t leave marks on the inside of the bracelet.
#discoveringnewtools #bangles

Any one have an idea of what I’m doing (and why?!) #guess

Any one have an idea of what I’m doing (and why?!) #guess

Todays view
#obsessed

Todays view
#obsessed

Does anyone have a recommendation for high quality hardware for pieces like this? Or more creative, colorful or playful? I googled it and the pieces mostly look the same. I’d appreciate any suggestions!!

Does anyone have a recommendation for high quality hardware for pieces like this? Or more creative, colorful or playful? I googled it and the pieces mostly look the same. I’d appreciate any suggestions!!

First time using a gun drill and it did not disappoint. #makingholes

First time using a gun drill and it did not disappoint. #makingholes

Interested to see what can be made from this gnarly piece of wood? Check out what I did with it in my latest YouTube video! Link in my bio!
#doyoubelieveinmagic @hollowandform

Interested to see what can be made from this gnarly piece of wood? Check out what I did with it in my latest YouTube video! Link in my bio!
#doyoubelieveinmagic @hollowandform

Worth keeping??

Worth keeping??

Had a great time checking out @keithgotschall studio! #shopgoals
More in my stories.

Had a great time checking out @keithgotschall studio! #shopgoals
More in my stories.

My job if it was a fairy tale
(spoiler: it is! 🦋)
#summervacation

My job if it was a fairy tale
(spoiler: it is! 🦋)
#summervacation

If my job was in a horror film….
#imbored

If my job was in a horror film….
#imbored

Finishing up my home project today. So far, no one’s guessed it…. Can you?
#whatisitwednesday

Finishing up my home project today. So far, no one’s guessed it…. Can you?
#whatisitwednesday

Smoothing out the edges with @1badassbuilder
#whatisitfriday
#firstdayofsummerbreak

Smoothing out the edges with @1badassbuilder
#whatisitfriday
#firstdayofsummerbreak

The magical part of turning ✨
#oiled #spaltedmaple

The magical part of turning ✨
#oiled #spaltedmaple

The home project continues….
with @1badassbuilder
#whatisitwednesday

The home project continues….
with @1badassbuilder
#whatisitwednesday

Finishing up a few spalted maple bowls that I’ve had drying for awhile. The wood is pretty soft and punky - not a bad finish for the first pass!
#teachergifts

Finishing up a few spalted maple bowls that I’ve had drying for awhile. The wood is pretty soft and punky - not a bad finish for the first pass!
#teachergifts

Hanging out building stuff with @1badassbuilder! What am I making?? (Mark - don’t answer! 😂)
#alwayslearning

Hanging out building stuff with @1badassbuilder! What am I making?? (Mark - don’t answer! 😂)
#alwayslearning

New project, new tools! Anyone want to take a guess at what I’m making?
#buildwhatineed

New project, new tools! Anyone want to take a guess at what I’m making?
#buildwhatineed

Is it cake? 🍰
(I know I’ve posted this recently ish but i’m doing a little experiment)

Is it cake? 🍰
(I know I’ve posted this recently ish but i’m doing a little experiment)

I’m not sure at which point in your career you stop hoarding wood but I can tell you it’s NOT at 6 years.
#illtakethat

I’m not sure at which point in your career you stop hoarding wood but I can tell you it’s NOT at 6 years.
#illtakethat

Do over! I thought this vase would look cool but then realized I hated it. This is why I don’t do replica work. I love being able to change my mind and transform the piece into something else. #designchange

Do over! I thought this vase would look cool but then realized I hated it. This is why I don’t do replica work. I love being able to change my mind and transform the piece into something else. #designchange

I’m testing out some stains on honeylocust…. Verdict: I hate the first three, love the fourth and still undecided on that last one. What’s your favorite OR your go to stain?

I’m testing out some stains on honeylocust…. Verdict: I hate the first three, love the fourth and still undecided on that last one. What’s your favorite OR your go to stain?

Did you know that the tool follows the bevel? All I need to do is push the gouge forward and it’ll ride the bevel towards the outside of the bowl. Now booking classes on my website. Take a look, there’s something for everyone!
#whatareyouwaitingfor

Did you know that the tool follows the bevel? All I need to do is push the gouge forward and it’ll ride the bevel towards the outside of the bowl. Now booking classes on my website. Take a look, there’s something for everyone!
#whatareyouwaitingfor

What if I told you that you could make this cut after one day of working together? Now booking private instruction on my website!
#itstime

What if I told you that you could make this cut after one day of working together? Now booking private instruction on my website!
#itstime

Bowl hollowing. We work with the grain to peel and slice the wood. I leave the concentric circles for ease of tool entry later on. The bowl is finished with a few passes using a bottom bowl gouge. I love when I’m teaching and I start to see it all come together!

I’m working on getting a class schedule up on my website but until then, DM me if you’re interested in learning how to turn or want to improve your technique!
#teachingisfun #pushcut #4040club

Bowl hollowing. We work with the grain to peel and slice the wood. I leave the concentric circles for ease of tool entry later on. The bowl is finished with a few passes using a bottom bowl gouge. I love when I’m teaching and I start to see it all come together!

I’m working on getting a class schedule up on my website but until then, DM me if you’re interested in learning how to turn or want to improve your technique!
#teachingisfun #pushcut #4040club

Meet Suki. She does not own a lathe. She has no prior experience in wood turning and she wanted to try something new. I think she’s a natural ✨

Message me for more information about private instruction in my studio in Boulder, Colorado. Is it time to take your turning to the next level?

#itstime #letsdothis

Meet Suki. She does not own a lathe. She has no prior experience in wood turning and she wanted to try something new. I think she’s a natural ✨

Message me for more information about private instruction in my studio in Boulder, Colorado. Is it time to take your turning to the next level?

#itstime #letsdothis

Prepping some fresh, green ash for a private lesson tomorrow. Before each lesson, I source previously felled trees, cut, prep and wrap them. This amazing ash tree came down in my friend @alexaallenis yard and she was kind enough to tell me about it. Green wood is preferred for lessons - it has an ease of cut, especially helpful for beginners, and way less dusty for all of us. I can’t wait! Message me to book your next lesson!
#teacherlife #ash

Prepping some fresh, green ash for a private lesson tomorrow. Before each lesson, I source previously felled trees, cut, prep and wrap them. This amazing ash tree came down in my friend @alexaallenis yard and she was kind enough to tell me about it. Green wood is preferred for lessons - it has an ease of cut, especially helpful for beginners, and way less dusty for all of us. I can’t wait! Message me to book your next lesson!
#teacherlife #ash

Spalted maple, straight off the gouge 🕺
#cleancut #nosanding #likebutter

Spalted maple, straight off the gouge 🕺
#cleancut #nosanding #likebutter

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