Wood turning lathe

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..

Lathes have been around for centuries and are still used today in various settings. A wood lathe is a powerful tool that can be used to create beautiful and intricate pieces of woodwork. Though their primary purpose is to create cylindrical shapes out of wood, they can also be used to create other objects. In … What Can You Make With a Wood Lathe? 18 Things You Can Make With a Wood Lathe Read More »

Lathes have been around for centuries and are still used today in various settings. A wood lathe is a powerful tool that can be used to create beautiful and intricate pieces of woodwork. Though their primary purpose is to create cylindrical shapes out of wood, they can also be used to create other objects. In … What Can You Make With a Wood Lathe? 18 Things You Can Make With a Wood Lathe Read More »

If you have a wood lathe, you are probably accustomed to turning pens, spindles, and maybe even bowls. The common denominator is that most of the projects that you produce are probably made of wood. There’s no question that turning wood is one of the most fun things that you can do in a shop. Have you ever thought of turning metal on a wood lathe? Turning metal on a wood lathe is definitely possible, although it is something that isn’t recommend for people with no other experience on a…

Ernie Conover shares his favorite wood finishes for woodturning and how to apply them to different types of projects. Woodworking video.

Here is my list of the best wood turning blogs. I have gone through and selected the top blogs that focus on wood turning. I hope that you enjoy them. Please let me know if you have any other suggestions about great wood turning blogs that are not listed

A turned wooden Christmas bell is a beautiful Christmas ornament. A simple tip gives you a fully functioning clapper. This is an easy woodturning project.

Working on wood as your canvas is a challenging project. Here you can showcase your artistic side by carving intricate designs. You'll be surprised at how many people are turning into wood lathe projects. If you have patience and artistic talent you might enjoy doing this work. It might take a while before you go

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

A Honey Dipper is a quick and easy product to have in your inventory. Easy to turn and beautiful to use.