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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..

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.

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.

There are 16 projects in the book. Typical of turning books Terry does share his methods of turning, chucking, and working with the wood. So there are lots of useful ideas here on technique. Learn more of my thoughts on this book and why it'd be a good addition to your collection or a gift for the wood turner in your life.

Hand-turned wooden wands in cherry, maple, walnut and oak by Charleston Bromhead Co.

I had one of those big picture moments this week when I was considering the benefits using Amazon Prime has given to my business. Here are four ways that utilizing Amazon Prime can help you become a better woodturner.

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

Merchant & Makers exclusive interview with England's last full-time pole lathe wood turner and bowl maker, Robin Wood.

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Glenn Lucas on Instagram: “The work of Irish wood Turner Liam Flynn at the fluid forms exhibition in the RHA Dublin. #liamflynnwoodturner”

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 …

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Mark Sfirri isn't just a wood turner—he's a turning teacher, turning researcher, turning author, turning lecturer and turning exhibit curator and judge. What's odd about this well-rounded turner is…

Majid Karami's spinning top are all lovingly hand-crafted originals made of wood, which can be used in many different ways. They are artistic objects,

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