In issue 356 of Woodturning magazine we have lots for you to enjoy. In Projects, Les Symonds turns a replica of an ancient Persian cone vessel; Sue Harker creates an off-centre candle holder; Jim Duxbury makes trays for party foods; Jason Breach turns door handles; Andrew Potocnik uses Western myall; and Nick Simpson recreates historic candlesticks.

In our Techniques section, Brian Horais shows how to turn thermed legs; Andy Coates continues his look at how to turn safely using difficult stock; Richard Findley learns how to make a decorative Celtic knot; Tony Nicol discusses the appreciation and development of shape and form as applied to vessels; and Kurt Hertzog answers readers’ questions.

In Features, we meet world-renowned Australian turner Theo Haralampou; Kurt Hertzog tests and reviews the Flutemaster; young turner and entrepreneur James Smith discusses his career aspirations; and Pete Moncrieff-Jury looks at the pros and cons of online demonstrations.

Plus we have the latest news from the woodturning community and a sneak peek of our next issue.

All this and more in Woodturning 356!