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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Every woodturner has different preferences when it comes to tools. One hotly debated subject is choosing between traditional chisels or carbide chisels. Which one is better? Well, there’s no simple answer for that! The fact is, they’re just different, each with pros and cons. Traditional chisels are usually made from […]
When it comes to putting a top coat on your turning projects there are endless product choices, which can make it difficult to choose what finish is best for you. We’ll compare each of our wood finishes main ingredient, level of gloss and ease of application. Shellac Friction Polishes The […]
Written in collaboration with Clapham’s Beeswax Products Ltd Looking for a natural wood finish for your turning projects, while keeping your spending power in Canada? Clapham’s Beeswax Products are produced sustainably from Farm-to-Tub in British Columbia, offering a natural way to finish and preserve your wood turning projects with local […]