Wood turning for beginners

Getting Started With Wood Turning. (tools, Techniques and Top Tips): I thought it would be handy to create a beginners guide for people thinking about getting into wood turning, or people who have seen some wood turning projects they like but felt that the demonstrator skimmed over some of the basics. Wood turning …

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..

Turning wooden scoops can be an interesting and fun project for people who enjoy woodturning. Scoops can help speed up

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..

Here's 9 ideas for the smaller pieces in your wood stash to produce useful items. The smaller branches and cutoffs give you extra practice while adding beautiful stock to your inventory for seasonal sales.

Woodturning chisels and gouges are a bit confusing when you’re first starting in woodturning. Let’s clear up some confusion. To turn a wood bowl start…

From Firewood Log to Bowl (First Woodturning Project): I turned this chunk of firewood log into my first bowl on the lathe. This is my first ever woodturning project, and most certainly won’t be my last. Turning is one of the most rewarding woodworking skills I’ve learned thus far, and now every log I s…

Christmas Tree Ornaments are fun, easy to turn projects with endless creative possibilities. You can really get your creative juices flowing ... Read more

Learn to Turn: A Beginner's Guide to Woodturning from Start to Finish - Written for true beginners, this approachable and enjoyable instructional guide teaches the art of turning. Readers receive advice on every step of the turning process, including