Woodworking Gift Ideas

With Mother’s day coming up you might be brainstorming various ideas for sincere and heartfelt presents. Something that has become a tradition in my house, is making gifts. I’ve found that they’re a lot more meaningful then anything you can find in the store and they’re a lot of fun to make! One of the easiest things to make, and one of my first projects, is a cutting board. Technically, you could cut a block of wood and call it a cutting board, but there are many different creative approaches, such as using different colored strips of wood. Napkin holders can also be a nice addition to the kitchen, and if you are a woodturner, you can make matching salt and pepper shakers! There are so many more ideas, spice racks, jewelry boxes, clocks, sculptures, and more. The gifts you can make are only limited by your imagination!

 

 

 

Woodturning

One common, and relatively easy woodworking technique is woodturning. This technique requires a lathe (which rapidly turns a piece of wood) and various carving tools. You simply turn on the lathe and then run a tool along the side until you get the shape you want. Another plus is that it doesn’t really matter what wood you use. Many different projects use the lathe, from bowls, to lamp stands, to vases, to handles. The possibilities are endless, with many unique combinations.