Turning a laminated wooden vase on the lathe @AppliedScience

Uploaded October 2012 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

I've made a series of wooden vases and similar items by laminating contrasting boards, then turning them on the lathe. I like to use walnut, maple and either bloodwood or padauk to create a white/black/red theme. I almost never use stains, instead I just finish the wood with clear wipe-on polyurethane, using two coats for a fairly matte finish.

Turning a laminated wooden vase on the lathe

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