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..

Interested in adding beading elements to your next woodturning project? AAW's Bob Patros has a simple way to turn an old gouge into a custom bead tool.

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 »

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.

Discover 20 wood lathe projects for all skill levels, from novice to pro. Get inspired with beginner-friendly ideas and advanced woodturning projects. Perfect for woodworking enthusiasts!

Make Your Own Carbide Lathe Tools: I purchased my lathe second-hand about a year ago. It came with a set of alright traditional tools, but nothing special. Since then, I've wanted to try replaceable carbide lathe tools. However, at a price of more than $100 per tool, I couldn't justi…

Why might someone want to learn oval turning? One of the applications of this skill is to turn a handle for a tool such as an axe or a lathe chisel.

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