8 Easy Woodturning Project Ideas

Screwdriver Handle

I used Rockler’s screwdriver kit for my first woodturning project, following its instructions to make eight handles of various hardwoods. I mailed each to a specific friend, including a note on why I matched the wood and the handle shape to each person.

The $12 kit includes a square #1/square #2 bit, a slotted/Phillips bit, brass ferrule, knurled insert and a reversible shaft that accepts 1/4-in. bits. For this kit, the minimum recommended wood blank size is 1-1/2-in. by 1-1/2-in. by 6-in. (not included).