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..

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!

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Turning metal on a wood lathe can be a great way to experiment with shop projects. In this video we’ll explain how to turn brass into a bottle stopper.

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 »

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…

Richard Raffan of the American Association of Woodturners explains the process he uses for turning a small, simple tray on the lathe.

What is the best wood finish? When I first got into woodworking, I slowly accumulated a huge collection of wood finishes. This included polyurethane (acrylic and oil based in both satin and clear), oils (mineral, walnut, linseed, and coconut); stains (colonial maple, walnut); high friction polishes, waxes (Tripoli, white diamond, Carnauba, natural beeswax, yellow beeswax), milk paint in various colors,…

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

Since holidays are days away, I decided to turn a Gnome on my wood lathe. In this demo, I’m Wood turning a Christmas gnome, or an elf if you want to call it ...