Glenn Lucas Woodturning Club – MEMBERS ONLY LIBRARY
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Noteworthy dates for Club Members (these dates are subject to change)
4 x project movies per annum, 4 x Get togethers with a ‘Show & Tell’ session – a zoom link will be emailed to you in advance of the session
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upcoming dates…
Most recent video ‘Turning a Thin Wall Duo’, was released 1st Sept 2026 and members only ‘Show & Tell/Q&A’ is on 22nd Oct 2026.
No. 40 Turning a Thin Wall Duo
The use of multiple high-quality cameras gives you the maker’s view and shows in detail, both the stance at the lathe also close-ups of the tools in action.
In this video Glenn takes you through the process of making two beautiful thin walled bowls. Glenn’s clear explanations and close up crisp footage will help you perfect your turning techniques. He takes to step by step through the process of turning these elegant pieces. Glenn has been turning professionally for over 30 years and has gained an international reputation for his skill as a teacher and woodturner.
Video 66 mins
Q&A/Show & Tell for this project is Oct 22nd 2026 – for Club members only
No. 39 Turn the Perfect Salad Bowl
The use of multiple high-quality cameras gives you the maker’s view and shows in detail, both the stance at the lathe also close-ups of the tools in action.
In this video, I take you through the steps of creating what I believe is the perfect salad bowl, with an equal measure of form and function. The video begins with tips on design and guides you through the marking out and processing of the log.
I also give advice on using the chainsaw and I discuss both the chains and the guide-bars that lead to straight cuts, a smooth surface on the blank, and how to prevent the saw from clogging with noodles.
Rough-shaping is shown giving guidelines on quick shaping, inside and out, in preparation for the drying process and end-sealing to prevent cracking. Then on to remounting and re-turning a dry bowl using push cuts and shear cuts.
I describe the causes of vibration and how to eliminate this from happening. I take you through the power sanding process, applying a durable food-safe finish and offer you various options for base design.
This comprehensive video goes through the essentials, using skills gained as a production turner for almost four decades at the lathe. This video is the closest you can get to an in-person class with me.
Video 90 mins
Q&A/Show & Tell on Fri 24th July 2026 for members only
No. 38 Turning a Cake Stand
This video takes you through the steps of making a three piece cake stand. A wonderful project for your home and it also makes the perfect gift. It will help you perfect both your spindle and faceplate turning skills.
Video 85mins
Q&A/Show & Tell on Fri 20th March 2026 for members only
A WOODTURNER’S LIFE – YouTube videos showing ‘a day in the life’ of a professional woodturner
If you have technical questions for Glenn about his process or the tools being used, check out his comprehensive downloadable videos in the online shop.
Members of the Glenn Lucas Woodturning CLUB (annual subscription) have access to the full video library and a Facebook members page to ask questions about every detail of the process.
A Woodturner's Life -6
video 13 minutes, March 2026
Join Glenn in episode six as he collects wood from a local farmer and brings it back to the wood yard. On the way he discusses what he is looking for when sourcing material for classes and for production and how his vehicles for collecting wood have changed over the years.
A Woodturner's Life -4
video 24 minutes, Jan 2026
Join Glenn in episode four as he mills logs in preparation for bowl blanks. He shows how he marks the planks before bandsawing. He also shows the log splitter for processing firewood in action.
A Woodturner's Life -3
video 23 minutes, Dec 2025
Join Glenn in episode three as he gives tips on lathe maintenance, and shows how to estimate the weight of the logs before loading them onto his trailer.
A Woodturner's Life - 2
video 27 minutes, Dec 2025
Join Glenn on episode two as he processes bowl blanks and turns bowls and platters for the gallery and for Christmas orders.
A Woodturner's Life- 1
video 23 minutes, Dec 2025
Join Glenn on episode one as he begins the winter tasks of hauling logs, milling on the Logosol sawmill, processing bowl blanks and a look at the bandsaw for preparation of bowl and platter blanks. He also takes a closer look at his log hauling trailer and chainsaws.
Glenn Lucas Woodturning Club – MEMBERS ONLY LIBRARY
No.37. The Irish Breakfast Set
video 1hour and 30 minutes
In this video Glenn turns three projects. An egg cup, a plate and a breakfast bowl. These are excellent projects to help perfect and hone bowl and spindle turning techniques. Their elegant ogee form all work together as a set. These pieces are finished with a food safe durable finish giving a lifetime of use at the table.
The close-up footage and well positioned camera angles will give you the maker’s view of every cut.
Q&A/Show & Tell, 5pm Irish time, Friday 9th January 2026 (for members only)
No.36 Turning a Square Edge Platter
video 1hour and 15 minutes
In this video Glenn takes you through the steps of turning this Square Edge Platter. It is a great project to help you refine your tool control and advance your techniques. Glenn also shows wood selection and preparation. He shows how he achieves his highly desired finish, from careful sanding through to applying a superior finish, which is safe to use with food.
Q&A/Show & Tell, Wed 17th Sept 2025 (for members only)
No. 35 Turning an Endgrain Box
video 70 minutes
In this video Glenn takes you through the steps of making an end grain box from Spalted Beech. Glenn starts by having a look at turned boxes by other woodturners in his collection and then takes you to the bandsaw to carefully select and cut to size the wood required.
Q&A/Show & Tell, Sat 17th May 2025 (members only)
Glenn's Signature Woodturning Tool Collection
18 minutes
In this video Glenn takes you through his signature tool range and outlines the characteristics of each tool.
This is available as a free YouTube video.
Tip : Maintaining the Shape of Bowl and Spindle gouges.
16 minutes
In this video Glenn shows how to maintain the cutting edge profile of bowl and spindle gouges, avoiding a concave curve on the side wings of a fingernail grind.
This is also available as a free YouTube video.
Tip : Power Sanding a Wood Turned Bowl
8 minutes
In this Video Glenn shares with you the tools and equipment that he uses for sanding his wooden bowls.
This is available as a free YouTube video.
No. 34 Classic Round Bottom Bowl
For a limited time you can watch this video on YouTube (posted on 27th Nov 2025).
video 70 minutes
Watch the YouTube preview video (8.5 mins)
Glenn takes you through the process of making a classic round-bottom bowl inspired by a smaller two and half thousand year old bowl, discovered on a dig the 1960s, in Ireland.
Being a closed-form, it is a perfect challenge for the intermediate woodturner.
Q&A on this video – 8th March 2025 (members only)
No. 33 Build a Wood Drying Kiln for Woodturners
video 60 minutes
YouTube preview here (11 mins)
In this video Glenn takes, you step by step, through building a wood drying kiln using widely available materials and electrical components. Glenn shares over thirty years experience using a similar drying procedure on a larger scale.
A 35-page manual including drawings, cutting lists and components needed for this build, can be accessed in the blue footer at the bottom of this webpage under “Member Downloads: Manuals & Guides”
No. 32 Woodturning a Table Lamp
Lamp Base (Spalted Beech)
video 100 minutes
Show and tell on this project – Sat 27th July 2024 (members only).
A template (metric/imperial) for this lamp base can be accessed in the blue footer at the bottom of this webpage under “Member Downloads: Manuals & Guides”
No. 31 Contemporary Serving Tray
video 1hour 19 mins
YouTube preview here (14 mins)
In this video Glenn shows how to make an elegant serving tray which he was commissioned to make for a restaurant.It can be used for serving tables with drinks or morning coffee.He shows how to select the right piece of wood from a log to ensure stability and a pleasing grain pattern.
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- A tour of the lumber yard and a look at suitable logs.
- Selecting a log and marking out for stability and beautiful grain pattern in the finished piece.
- Discussing the pros and cons of using either flat-sawn or quarter-sawn wood.
- Processing the log with the chainsaw.
- End sealing and air drying.
- A tour of Glenn’s wood drying kiln.
- Thoughts on design and function of the serving tray.
- Tools and techniques for crisp turning and a precise finished piece.
- How to make the surface perfectly flat.
- Discussion on chucking methods such as a recess or tenon.
- Sanding and finishing.
- Removing the Tenon.
Watch the zoom Show & Tell for this project (on 20th April 2024)
No. 30 Creating a Wooden Plate - a Tutorial
video 42 mins
In May 2023 Glenn Lucas was commissioned by Crafthub EU through LEO County Carlow, to shoot 2 x videos showing how he makes a simple bowl and a platter. These videos shot in a tutorial style, show how he goes about both projects from his workshop in Co. Carlow in southeast Ireland. Available free on YouTube and shared here so subscribers can find them easily.
No. 29 Creating a Salad Bowl - a Tutorial
video 48 mins
In May 2023 Glenn Lucas was commissioned by Crafthub EU through LEO County Carlow, to shoot 2 x videos showing how he makes a simple bowl and a platter. These videos shot in a tutorial style, show how he goes about both projects from his workshop in Co. Carlow in southeast Ireland. Available free on YouTube and shared here so subscribers can find them easily.
No. 28 A Trio of Bowls
video 1hour 35 mins
From Blanks to Bowls: Turning Three Distinctive Wooden Bowls from Three Identical Blanks.
- Can be made on any lathe size
- Using ready-available dried timber from local wood store
- 3 bowls, 3 unique shapes
- 3 unique mounting methods
- From 3 identical pieces of wood
- short tour of air filtration in the classroom (at 45mins 48sec)
Watch the zoom Show & Tell for this project (13th Jan 2024)
No. 27 Sphere Box
video 1hour 25 mins
In Nov 2024 Glenn made this video available on YouTube, in response to an Instragram poll
A great project to advance your skills. Made from easy-to-find side grain wood material, this will be a perfect heirloom piece. The lid and base are held together with high strength magnets. A simple twist and the lid comes away. The magnets are positioned so the lid is attracted to the base only when the grain is in the right position.
Watch the zoom Show & Tell for this project (20th Sept 2023)
A drawing and useful specifications can be accessed in the blue footer at the bottom of this webpage under “Member Downloads: Manuals & Guides”
No. 26 Woodturning Measuring Tools, Jigs and Gauges
video 23 mins
Glenn gives a short demo on how various measuring tools are used in woodturning, including the Manta Gauge, scraper and skew sharpening jig.
No. 24 Textured Milk Paint Bowl
video 86 mins
No. 23 Using the Tormek Woodturner's Kit TNT-808
51 mins
No. 22 How to Make a Bowl Re-mounting Plate
13 mins
No. 21 Face and Dust Protection
As used by me in the workshop
13 mins
No. 20 Punch Sharpening
8 mins
No.19 Oneway Wolverine Set-up
12 mins
No.18 Natural Edge Bowl
90 mins
No.17 Tools Of The Trade
90 mins
No.16 Square Edge Bowl Demo
90 mins
No.15 Turn a Beaded Bowl
80 mins
No.14 Turn a Lidded Bowl
90 mins – three projects in one – a lidded box, a closed form and beading technique.
Project can be adapted for ‘Beads of Courage’ charity.
No.13 Turn a Closed Form Salad Bowl
project edited from live demo.
95mins
No.12 Thin Wall Bowl
project edited from live demo.
90mins
No.11 Turn a Platter
project edited from live demo
90 mins
(a) Glenn recommends that you start watching the video project with this one, if new to turning
No.10 Turn a Salad Bowl
project edited from live demo
80mins
(b) Glenn recommends you watch this video second, if new to turning
Tip: Sharpening The Oneway Cutter
4 mins 35 seconds
No.9 Bowl Coring
80mins
Using One-way bowl-coring system.
No.8 Sharpening Woodturning Tools
project edited from live demo
87 mins
No.7 Power Sanding Techniques
No.5 Mastering Woodturning Dublin Viking Bowl
80 mins
Glenn also has a free YouTube video showing how to make this project-recording from a live demo during Covid.
(d) Glenn recommends that this is the fourth video you watch if new to turning.
No.3 Mastering Woodturning Sharpening Techniques
67 mins
(c) Glenn recommends you watch this video third, if new to turning
Introduction - Getting Started with Woodturning
9 mins