How to Turn Firewood into something Useful. Beginner Woodturning Projects

Ever wondered if you can turn an old piece of firewood into something functional? In this video, I’ll show you how I did just that using a few basic woodturning tools and techniques—perfect for beginners!

I used my Harvey T60S lathe along with Easy Wood Tools’ carbide turning tools to shape the wood. After sanding it smooth with Klingspor sandpaper up to 240 grit, I finished it off with several coats of Hampshire Sheen food-safe Danish oil—great for dry or soft (punky) wood like this.

Whether you're new to woodturning or just looking for a simple project idea, this is a fun way to turn scrap wood into something useful!

🔧 What I Used:

Harvey T60S wood lathe

Easy Wood Tools carbide turning tools

Klingspor abrasives (up to 240 grit)

Hampshire Sheen Food & Toy Safe Danish Oil

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Timestamps:
0:00 - Intro
0:06 - Turning the Log to round
1:08 - Making a Tenon
1:22 - Taking off the nubbin
2:29 - Turning the log to shape
4:29 - Drilling to Depth
5:27 - Hollowing
7:09 - Sanding
7:47 - Hampshire Sheen Danish Oil
8:38 - Part it off
9:03 - Your thoughts?
9:18 - Outro