Turning an Artifact Pot

2 comments Apr 3, 2024

Mike Nish shows how to turn a green wood pot, then heat it in the microwave so that it warps into something truly unique. A fun, quick project that requires very little sanding and finish.

Products Used

Sycamore Blank

3-in-1 Screw Center Chuck

1/2" Bowl Gouge

3/4" Skew Chisel

VM100 Chuck

3/8" - Spindle Gouge

Easy Wood Tool Beading Cutter

Keyless Chuck

1/2" Spindle Gouge

1" French Curve Scraper

Extra Heavy Scraper

Round Nose Scraper

Deerfos Discs

Tried & True Varnish Oil


2 comments


  • Charles Sampedro May 1, 2024 at 2:47 pm

    An Outstanding demonstration as usual. Enjoyed seeing the technique using all the various tools and mounting of the blank. A great idea in using the Microwave for drying/warping the piece. Thanks Mike!


  • Tim Freeman April 4, 2024 at 1:21 pm

    Cool project, great job narrating and camera angles, thanks for the video


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