Check out the Diamond State Woodturners YouTube channel for a growing library of hands‑on tutorials, featuring step‑by‑step demonstrations, safety tips, and project inspiration—perfect for visual learners looking to sharpen their woodturning skills from home.
From our friends at Fix This Build That: How to Turn a Bottle Stopper on a Wood Lathe is the perfect starting point for anyone looking to get into woodturning. As part of their "6 Days of Beginner Woodturning Projects" series, this Day 1 tutorial covers the basics and lessons learned along the way—plus, bottle stoppers make great handmade holiday gifts!
From our friends at Fix This Build That: How to Make an Ice Cream Scoop on a Wood Lathe is Day 2 of their "6 Days of Beginner Woodturning Projects" series. This tutorial walks you through the basics of turning a practical and fun kitchen tool—perfect for beginners looking to build their lathe skills while creating something useful.
From our friends at Fix This Build That: Turning a Bottle Opener from Black Palm is Day 3 of their "6 Days of Beginner Woodturning Projects" series. In this video, you’ll see some of the common beginner mistakes made along the way—plus helpful tips and takeaways for working with tricky materials like black palm.
From our friends at Fix This Build That: How to Make a Pen on the Lathe is Day 4 of their "6 Days of Beginner Woodturning Projects" series. In this video, you'll see how pen turning can be a fun and approachable first project—even without specialty tools like a pen vise or barrel trimmer—using just the basics and a little creativity.
From our friends at Fix This Build That: How to Make a Pen with an Executive Look is Day 5 of their "6 Days of Beginner Woodturning Projects" series. This tutorial explores turning a sleek, one-piece pen using exotic wood—an ideal introduction to pen turning basics and a great example of how a simple lathe project can produce a polished, professional result.
From our friends at Fix This Build That: How to Make a Wooden Christmas Ornament on the Lathe wraps up Day 6 of their "6 Days of Beginner Woodturning Projects" series. Using claro walnut and just a few simple accessories, this tutorial shows how easy it is to create beautiful, handmade ornaments—perfect for holiday gifts, craft fairs, or decorating your own tree.
From our friends at Wyoming Woodturner: Sam Angelo shares his step-by-step process for turning a near-perfect sphere on the lathe—an excellent skill-builder for those looking to refine their technique and precision.
From our friends at The Woodturning Store: Take a look behind the scenes as a large walnut bowl starts to take shape on a Robust American Beauty lathe. Using a variety of bowl gouges, this video shows how different angles and techniques bring out the best in the wood—great inspiration for anyone ready to rough out their next big project!
From our friends at TAG Art: Watch as he creates a stunning sectional bowl—an eye-catching project that combines precision, creativity, and beautiful wood to craft something truly unique.
From our friends at Gwinnett Woodworkers: Watch as Harvey Meyer creates a mesmerizing Basket Illusion Platter in Part 1 of this two-part series. Using a mix of woodturning, pyrography, and hand-inking techniques, Harvey transforms a traditionally turned platter into a detailed faux basket design—complete with beaded accents, burned grooves, and intricate segmented patterns finished with India ink and matte lacquer.
From our friends at Gwinnett Woodworkers: In Part 2 of the Basket Illusion Platter series, Harvey Meyer dives into the final stages of this intricate project. Watch as he adds the finishing pyrography details, inks the segmented design for that signature woven look, and applies a matte lacquer to bring the entire piece to life. A masterclass in patience, precision, and artistry!