Wood turner

The key to successful woodturning is preparing the rough wood, securing the wood on the lathe, and to have the wood stay on the lathe as you turn the wood..

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A great way to practice your turning skill is in producing tools for your workshop. This week we will look at several tools suitable for a wood turner and others. Check out these videos to learn how to turn a mallet, a hammer, a baseball bat, a garden dibble, tool handles, and a scratch awl.

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What will sell? All woodturners want the answer to that question. Which product sell at every event? But, is that the right question?

A woodturning hook tool requires a special technique and more finesse than a standard lathe chisel. Watch and learn about the features and how to use it.

Here’s a great way to show off your lathe talents and give shape to a few last-minute holiday gifts. Tom Schottle, this issue’s featured turner, liked this project so much he made six right off the bat, using a variety of woods and wood laminations. Of course, you'll need a lathe (“The bigger, the better,” says Tom; al

Turning & Carving a Burl Bowl: Words: Neil Turner Photos: Suellen Turner Living in Western Australia I’ve been lucky to have ready access to some amazing burl timbers. The injuries or insect infestations that can cause the round knobbly growths you sometimes see on trees are …

A captive ring tool is used by wood turners to create a captive wooden ring that is decorative and / or functional. It's a great way to add a captivating element to a project and a fun puzzle to those who don’t know how it was created. Learn how to use one here.