Handmade woodturned bowls are a bestseller at craft markets and make excellent gifts, but we often hear from beginner woodturners that the process seems intimidating and possibly even dangerous. The most popular fear seems to be that it will crack or come flying off the lathe, which is definitely a […]
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Buying your first lathe is exciting. Imagine all the things you can make as gifts, for your home or even to sell, not to mention all the time you’re going to spend with the soothing, satisfying task of woodturning. Having your own lathe opens up new worlds for makers, but […]
As soon as you start woodturning, you quickly develop an appreciation for unusual wood with special features such as spalting, curl and burl. You’ll also notice that these unique wood types often have a slightly higher price tag. This is because they’re a little harder to come by than usual. […]