Uploaded March 2020 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
We're currently living in uncertain times as people enter self isolation.
As wood turners and woodworkers, many of us have a workshop at our property, meaning we can still visit the workshop and make stuff.
In this video, I give you my top 19 tips on what to do in the workshop should you need something else to do, or you face another day of boredom.
Social Distancing doesn't apply to the internet, so use the internet to meet new people from all over the world, find inspiration and disrupt the boredom. Facebook groups great for this. I belong to plenty, by my preferred group is Grit and Sheen at facebook.com/groups/gritandsheen
All turners are very welcome to join the group. Just head on over and request to join!
Tip 1: Rearrange Your Workshop
Tip 2: Clean and protect machine beds
Tip 3: Clean up work benches and tidy shelves
Tip 4: Reorganise you tool rack or build a new one
Tip 5: Spruce up your tools with a clean, or perhaps and sanding and colouring
Tip 6: Sharpen your Tools ready for Next Use and practice sharpening techniques
Tip 7: Clean Up your Chucks and Jaws
Tip 8: Organise Your Wood Store into categories
Tip 9: Check your air filter element and replace if needed
Tip 10: Check the filters on your respirator and face shield and replace if necessary
Tip 11: Clean your windows and lights for improved workshop illumination
Tip 12: Give your workshop drawers a thorough spring clean
Tip 13: Give your lathe some loving! Clean up spills (particularly colours, oils and sealers)
Tip 14: Sweep the floor when the dust has settled
Tip 15: When you’re done, sit down with a good woodturning book
Tip 16: Support your favorite woodworking supplier – they are still open and many offer online ordering.
Tip 17: Use the Internet to find inspiration
Tip 18: Join Facebook groups to meet new turners and woodworkers from around the world.
Tip 19: Find good woodturners on YouTube, including those doing live shows. You’ll be able to see a variety of techniques, talents and inspiration.
Useful websites for Woodturners:
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Remote Demo Bookings: msabansmith.com
Tuition, Tools, Timber etc: thewoodturningshop.com
Hampshire Sheen. Find your nearest retailer: hampshiresheen.com/buy
Woodturners Funnel Club: woodturnersfunnelclub.com
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Find Me on Other Social Media
Facebook: facebook.com/msabansmith
Instagram: instagram.com/msabansmith
Twitter: twitter.com/msabansmith
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Small Print and Disclaimer: Woodturning can be dangerous. The project in this video is a demonstration of a woodturning project and as such may not be suitable for beginners. It is not intended to replace a physical lesson from an experienced woodturner.
At all times, you are responsible for your own safety, that of your workshop and other people in it. Ensure you wear suitable personal safety equipment at all times and follow all the manufacturers instructions for your tools, machinery and other products you may use.
This is my way of turning this project - Other turners may turn it differently and you may find your own way of reaching the same result.
By copying these techniques, you do so at your own risk.
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Please note that aside from my business interests, I am not sponsored by any of the companies whose products I use. Any review of a product is done so because I like the product. I will never review a product I do not like or not enjoy using.
Thank you for your understanding.
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The visual video content (including my voice), any text and any graphics in the video are Copyright © Hampshire Sheen Ltd (M. Saban-Smith Woodturning) 2015-2021. All rights reserved.
We're currently living in uncertain times as people enter self isolation.
As wood turners and woodworkers, many of us have a workshop at our property, meaning we can still visit the workshop and make stuff.
In this video, I give you my top 19 tips on what to do in the workshop should you need something else to do, or you face another day of boredom.
Social Distancing doesn't apply to the internet, so use the internet to meet new people from all over the world, find inspiration and disrupt the boredom. Facebook groups great for this. I belong to plenty, by my preferred group is Grit and Sheen at facebook.com/groups/gritandsheen
All turners are very welcome to join the group. Just head on over and request to join!
Tip 1: Rearrange Your Workshop
Tip 2: Clean and protect machine beds
Tip 3: Clean up work benches and tidy shelves
Tip 4: Reorganise you tool rack or build a new one
Tip 5: Spruce up your tools with a clean, or perhaps and sanding and colouring
Tip 6: Sharpen your Tools ready for Next Use and practice sharpening techniques
Tip 7: Clean Up your Chucks and Jaws
Tip 8: Organise Your Wood Store into categories
Tip 9: Check your air filter element and replace if needed
Tip 10: Check the filters on your respirator and face shield and replace if necessary
Tip 11: Clean your windows and lights for improved workshop illumination
Tip 12: Give your workshop drawers a thorough spring clean
Tip 13: Give your lathe some loving! Clean up spills (particularly colours, oils and sealers)
Tip 14: Sweep the floor when the dust has settled
Tip 15: When you’re done, sit down with a good woodturning book
Tip 16: Support your favorite woodworking supplier – they are still open and many offer online ordering.
Tip 17: Use the Internet to find inspiration
Tip 18: Join Facebook groups to meet new turners and woodworkers from around the world.
Tip 19: Find good woodturners on YouTube, including those doing live shows. You’ll be able to see a variety of techniques, talents and inspiration.
Useful websites for Woodturners:
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Remote Demo Bookings: msabansmith.com
Tuition, Tools, Timber etc: thewoodturningshop.com
Hampshire Sheen. Find your nearest retailer: hampshiresheen.com/buy
Woodturners Funnel Club: woodturnersfunnelclub.com
****************************************
Find Me on Other Social Media
Facebook: facebook.com/msabansmith
Instagram: instagram.com/msabansmith
Twitter: twitter.com/msabansmith
****************************************
Small Print and Disclaimer: Woodturning can be dangerous. The project in this video is a demonstration of a woodturning project and as such may not be suitable for beginners. It is not intended to replace a physical lesson from an experienced woodturner.
At all times, you are responsible for your own safety, that of your workshop and other people in it. Ensure you wear suitable personal safety equipment at all times and follow all the manufacturers instructions for your tools, machinery and other products you may use.
This is my way of turning this project - Other turners may turn it differently and you may find your own way of reaching the same result.
By copying these techniques, you do so at your own risk.
****************************************
Please note that aside from my business interests, I am not sponsored by any of the companies whose products I use. Any review of a product is done so because I like the product. I will never review a product I do not like or not enjoy using.
Thank you for your understanding.
****************************************
The visual video content (including my voice), any text and any graphics in the video are Copyright © Hampshire Sheen Ltd (M. Saban-Smith Woodturning) 2015-2021. All rights reserved.
