Opa's Wood Shop

05/23/2026

So I finally, after 10 years bought my self a turner’s smock and endorsed my favorite company. Tekna tool and its Nova products have brought me to the place I am today in my wood turning adventures.
I have enjoyed using my Nova Galixe lathe for all this time. Its safety features are the best in the industry. The fact that it is a direct drive machine enhances its usability for outboard turning. It has enough power to get after heavy projects yet still has the capability of turning the finest finials.

04/05/2026

This went faster than I thought it would

04/03/2026

This is a pre runner for a piece I’m going to make in the future.
Beach, somewhat less than dry, 2 coats of thin ca, then groved and died.

08/17/2023

https://youtu.be/U3XI399o8ss
Latest Video!

A few different techniques I use for filling voids, soft tear out, and embellishments.

06/16/2023

Enjoy!

Is it to big for my lathe? It was certainly heavy enough!

05/16/2023

https://youtu.be/0qHMT8-KjpI
just finished this bowl this morning! Hope you like the show !

It's Big! It's Blue! It was really fun to turn! I really need to get one of those coring tools...

04/25/2023

Just for fun

Great practice for detail skills.

04/24/2023

https://youtu.be/CKZbTERlaBU
Latest video ready to watch! Hope you like it!

See how an interesting apple burl became a beautiful Hollow form!

04/17/2023

https://youtu.be/j3UhJBQqX-8

While hanging a wall piece, disaster happened! Here is how it got fixed!

04/03/2023

This is the one that nearly got away!!