Wood turning is a wonderful activity. These rules and recommendations are designed to help you get the most out of your experience. As you turn, I’ll give you tips to achieve a good result and avoid problems. The sounds … Read More
What is Custom Turning? Custom Turning is the process of taking wood from a tree that has special meaning to someone and making a keepsake from that wood on the lathe. Items that can be made include bowls, ornaments, platters, … Read More
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Click any image to get a better look.Wild Cherry BowlWild Cherry BowlWild Cherry BowlChinese Red MapleRed Oak with Natural Edge, No BarkRed Oak with BarkPin OakSpalted Oak BowlSegmented Bowl – Cherry and Black WalnutRed Oak on the LatheSilver Maple with … Read More
Carroll County Artists’ Studio Tour 2025 The 2025 Carroll County Artists’ Studio Tour was December 6 & 7, 2025. STOP #2: Doug Heck – 3300 Whippoorwill Drive, Taneytown, MD 21787 I’m glad to be a part of the Carroll County … Read More
Doug is a wood-turner located in Carroll County, Maryland. Self-trained on the lathe, I love what I can create out of a simple block of wood, God’s creation. For me, the process of turning a block of wood into a … Read More
Here are a few of the questions I hear from time-to-time. If I have not answered your question here, feel free to email me at info@DougsTurnings.com. I’ll get back to you as quickly as I possible.
Wood is all around us. Fortunately, I have a number of folks who think of me when they have trees cut down on their properties. A friend of mine, Tim, came along to help with cutting and loading the wood. … Read More
