Woodworker's Guide To Turning

Woodworker's Guide to Turning

Straight Talk for Today's Woodworker

A Straightforward Guide to Woodturning on a Lathe: Simple Machines, Easy Skills, Fast Results

People are drawn to the woodturning lathe because it is the quickest way to transform raw wood into a finished object. Most projects can be completed in an afternoon, and many can be finished in under an hour.

Unlike most woodworking machines, the lathe grips and spins the wood while the woodworker shapes it using a handheld chisel or gouge. This process causes chips and shavings to fly into the air as the blank takes on its new form. This unique approach makes woodturning enjoyable: simple machines, easy learning skills, and fast results.