I found this video to be a great guide for turning a basic bottle stopper with a little something extra. I hope you enjoy it!

This is a 5 part series showing you how to turn a square bowl.  Very Interesting!

PART 1 of 5

PART 2 of 5

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Looking for a last minute gift for those that hard to buy for woodturner on your list All joking aside, this tool allows you to sand those hard to reach spots without leaving any unsightly sanding tracks. The Sandmaster can also be used to apply oil or wax to your turning and will produce a quality professional finish.   Sorby Sandmaster An extremely handy addition to any turner’s armory, the Sandmaster is used in conjunction with a lathe to put a fine finish on turned pieces. It eliminates the unsightly lines often associated with traditional hand sanding. The Sandmaster comes complete with a Velcro covered 2" sponge pad which allows for the easy changing of abrasive discs. The aluminum oxide discs come in a variety of grits from 60 to 400. The adjustable head lets you reach even the most difficult areas. As an option for your larger turnings, a 3" head and sanding discs are also available for greater efficiency. The Sandmaster becomes an even more versatile tool when the head is removed and replaced by a pigtail mandrel and bowl mop. Made of fine grade cotton these mops are ideal for applying oils or buffing waxes to produce a professional finish. The following video is from Robert Sorby and gives a complete demonstration of the sanding and finishing process using the Sandmaster.

    Sandmaster Customer Reviews 1) Submitted by Jon, from Endicott, NY on 1/16/2008 I had my doubts when I ordered this but it’s cut my sanding time by at least 75% with better results … Works great …IMHO the biggest drawback is the limited quantity of sandpaper you get with your order. 2) Submitted by Jack, from Travis AFB, CA on 2/24/2007 Works geat, gets in to small areas, and with the variety of sandpaper takes the wood down to a ultra smooth finish. Handle could be a bit longer.

This video demonstration from Jet Tools is very well done.  They cover how to turn a plate from start to finish and offer clear concise instruction.  This set of videos offer great tool techniques and some really good turning tips. I hope you find these videos as helpful and as informative as I did

PART 1 of 2 - How to Turn a Plate on a wood lathe

PART 2 of 2 - How to turn a plate on a wood lathe.