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The woodturners Quality Hand woodturning by Steve Jones
NOTE: videos are NOT tutorials I do not reccomend copying these methods. Providing the highest quality workmanship.
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I’m showing how I, a proffessional woodturner works, not the best methods for the less experienced
Your’e responible for your own safety Let us quote for all your woodturning requirements. We are a family company who have been woodturners in the Birmingham, Redditch area for over 150 years. We pride ourselves on our service and quality, be it a one off or a large batch. On our Large Wadkin RS 10 we can turn up to 2350mm long x 450mm dia. 800mm over the gap bed and upto 1800 dia. on the outboard faceplate. Specialists in:
Chair Legs, Table Legs & Columns, Stair Spindles, Newel Posts, Bed Posts, Glazing Rings etc.
-and many more-

14/10/2026

With a lot of repeat work going through and following a request to show cutting coves here’s a repost. I don’t do tutorials, but this close‑up of a spindle section should keep those requesting happy and show exactly how I turn a cove. Cutting a cove with a spindle gouge is all about that fluid three‑part motion: twist, swing, then raise the handle. It’s a scooping action — basically the mirror image of turning a bead.Start with the flute closed, ease into the cut, and keep control so the gouge doesn’t skate across the wood like it’s late for a bus. And the usual reminders: wear your PPE, stay in control, and don’t attempt anything you’re not confident with. The lathe rewards skill, not optimism.

13/10/2026

Yesterday’s first quick job was turning three oak k***s to match a batch I made around two years ago. I’ve trimmed the video from 3:40 to recommended 3-minute length, so this one gets a voice-over instead of the workshop commentary. Any thoughts on the method to cut the beads? On table legs for the rest of the week now 😁
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Back to work today but must post this here. I’m still completely shell-shocked.Saturday was an incredible day at the AWG...
12/10/2026

Back to work today but must post this here.
I’m still completely shell-shocked.
Saturday was an incredible day at the AWGB Festival of Woodturning. I had the privilege of seeing some truly awe-inspiring work created by the amazingly talented woodturners of the Association of Woodturners of Great Britain, watching three excellent demonstrations, and meeting many turners whose work I have admired for years.
It was wonderful to finally put faces to names, catch up with friends old and new, and spend time with people who share such a passion for our craft.
But the highlight of the day came at the Gala Dinner in the evening, when I was awarded the tremendous honour of being inducted as an Honoured Member of the Woodturning Hall of Fame.
To be recognised in this way by fellow woodturners is both humbling and deeply meaningful. Woodturning has been such a huge part of my life for so many years, and this is an honour I never expected and will never forget.
A heartfelt thank you to everyone involved in organising such a fantastic festival, and to all those who have supported and encouraged me throughout my woodturning journey.
Wishing everyone a wonderful final day of the festival. ❤️

09/10/2026

Just another video of planing cuts and a skew getting pushed as far as it'll go.�It's not a tutorial, just a bit of woodturning therapy. I find it relaxing to do, and hopefully you'll find it relaxing to watch.�Have a brilliant weekend!

08/10/2026

Let yourself get lost in this for a moment.
One of the questions I often have is:
“How do you remove so much wood?”
This clip shows exactly how.
The ball post cap is shown at quarter speed, and you’ll notice I’m taking a hefty cut using a slicing action. I’m not jamming the point into the timber and forcing it through. That only creates resistance. The wood is being cleanly sliced away.
The first clip is Scandinavian Redwood.
Before the keyboard experts arrive to tell me it only works on softwood, the second clip is kiln-dried Oak in real time. Same method, same cut, different timber. The only thing missing is the dramatic streamers of shavings.
It takes sharp tools, proper technique, good tool control and quite a few years standing at a lathe.
Not a tutorial, just a demonstration of the cutting action behind the aggressive cuts people were asking about. 👍

07/10/2026

Finial videos are always crowd-pleasers, so here's another from a while back, a pair to replicate.
Normally I'd use a storyboard and a gauge to keep everything identical, but after a few comments saying, "You can't make another one exactly the same like that!", I thought I'd have a little fun and prove a point. No gauges, no templates, no measuring sticks. Just the width of the tool to judge the transition points and a bit of experience.
I'd usually reach for a gouge to cut the coves, but the skew makes things far more interesting, especially for those watching.
The sanding has been sped up 4× and the turning 1.25× to save you all from sitting through the full production version. Let's be honest, lengthy videos of sanding don't get much love.
Happy to answer questions, although responses may be slower than usual as the workshop is keeping me busy.
And before anyone asks, this isn't a tutorial. Don't try anything you're not completely comfortable with. Every woodturner is responsible for their own safety.
"Apparently you can't make two the same without a gauge... let's see about that." 😉

I have been invited to the AWGB Festival of Woodturning I’m not demonstrating but will be in attendance on Saturday. It ...
06/10/2026

I have been invited to the
AWGB Festival of Woodturning
I’m not demonstrating but will be in attendance on Saturday.
It promises to be an incredible event with 8 of the world’s leading demonstrators
If you’re gutted that you can’t make it don’t worry — you can still join in! 🙌
There will be live streaming and the Chairman has today given me a code so you can get £10 off making it amazing value

✨ Two rooms, two live streams
🪵 Eight demonstrators
🌍 Watch from wherever you are
⏪ 90 days’ access afterwards, so you can catch up, rewatch and revisit your favourite demonstrations!

So you can grab a cuppa ☕, settle into your favourite chair and enjoy the Festival without even leaving home!

The Festival takes place 10th–11th October 2026 in Stratford-upon-Avon

👉 Find out more and book your streaming ticket:
streaming.awgb.co.uk

Stratford might be a little too far… but your screen isn't! 😉🪵

06/10/2026

A quick clip from yesterday’s oak newel posts.
For the main turning, all I had to work from was a photo. The sizes varied from post to post so a bit of turners license allowed, however the client wanted the pommels to match. The photo wasn’t particularly clear, so they supplied a simple template showing the rough profile.
This clip is at real speed and shows the final post. Having already turned the previous two, I knew the sweep of the cove was the width of my gouge. That meant I could simply eyeball it without adding any layout marks and still get a good match.
Believe me, some pommels are a lot harder to copy than this one!

05/10/2026

A client placed a large order and then casually said he'd seen a woodturner make a wooden pen. "Could you make me a simple one?"
Well, it would have been rude not to!
I haven't made pens for the trade for years, but this is how I used to make them before pen kits appeared and took over the world. They're cheap to make, surprisingly effective, and still good fun.
Not a tutorial, just a look at how I made this one and a trip down memory lane for an old production turner.
Usual disclaimer: take all necessary safety precautions. If you try anything similar, you're responsible for your own safety. 😊

03/10/2026

The secret to very little sanding? Good bevel-supported slicing cuts. They leave a superb finish straight off the tool, so only minimal sanding is needed. This is an old video, but with 100,000+ new followers since it was first posted, I thought it was worth sharing again. It's not a tutorial, just a glimpse into the methods I've developed over many years of production turning.
Please take all appropriate safety precautions and don't attempt anything you're not comfortable with.

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