Woodturning
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An Introduction to Sharpening
Dennis Belcher of the American Association of Woodturners takes you through the basics of sharpening your turning tools and what you need to know before you get started.
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Turning Captured Rings
John Lucas of the American Association of Woodturners shows clever techniques for creating rings around your turning projects, including how to make the tools to create them.
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Rockler’s New Benchtop Lathes
These budget-conscious but well-equipped lathes offer great gateways into woodturning!
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PROJECT: Stool with Stretchers
Beth Ireland of the American Association of Woodturners shows how to combine the power of your lathe and drill press to make an easy and comfortable stool.
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Rounding Gouge Heels
This reader’s tip will help you make a small adjustment to your turning tools to help give you more control during your bowl-turning endeavors.
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Adding an Inlaid Butterfly Patch
Ed Pretty of the American Association of Woodturners helps you save your slightly cracked bowl blanks with an attractive and effective inlay.
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Nova Neptune Lathe
This “tweener” lathe is unique in design and concept. It fills an important space in the industry, delivering easy-to-use advanced technology.
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Turn an Etui-Inspired Box
Sam Angelo of the American Association of Woodturners demonstrates a way to create an ornamental, cylindrical storage box.
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Tips for Turning Figured Woods
Tom Wirsing of the American Association of Woodturners shows the proper techniques for setting up and making cuts on highly figured woods during woodturning.
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PROJECT: Turned Pumpkin
John Beaver of the American Association of Woodturners uses Norfolk Island pine to create these pumpkin turnings, a perfect accent for the Holidays or any time.