Project: Turning a Toy Soldier Ornament
This is a project by Bob Baucom that we are proud to host. We hope you enjoy it! Introduction Small figure ornaments and woodturning toys (like spinning tops) are always fun to turn and paint. …
Best Resin for Woodturning
If you are a woodturning enthusiast and are looking to innovate, one of the best things you can do is experiment with the material you are using. Wood, of course, is the primary and most …
5 Best Circular Saw Guide Rails for Your Woodworking Projects
Any woodworker using a circular saw knows that getting perfectly smooth and straight cuts can be rather tricky, even for a seasoned worker. In this article, we go over guide rails that help you with …
Best Table Saws in 2023
A table saw is a versatile power tool that is just as at home in a professional workshop as it is in a DIY enthusiast’s garage. Also known as a bench saw or a sawbench, …
Project: Finial Box
This is a project we host by Don Jones. Wood Mesquite or what is available 6 inch X 6-inch log and a 1” X1” X 5” piece of similar or contrasting wood for the finial. …
Guide to Best Woodturning Tools
In this article, we look over the most fundamental tools that are used in woodturning. Read on to find out what you need, and what you don’t. Overview Table Tool Image Sharpening Method Spindle Gouge …
Sharpening Woodturning Tools
One of the most frequently asked questions from new turners is, “How often will I have to sharpen?” Very often. A regular sharpening schedule quickly becomes routine to a turner. You’ll probably want to touch …
Should You Take Up Woodturning?
In this post, we really want to have you ask yourself one simple question: will you enjoy turning? In other words, is it worth it? Good question! The only way to know is to learn …
Project: Turning a Wood Ring with Veneer Inlay
This is a project that Francois Audeon kindly let us host. Finished Ring This is the finished ring. It is made out of boxwood and mahogany veneer. It’s a U.S. size of approximately 10 1/2 …
List of Wood Lathes and Their Specifications
This is a list of wood lathes that our friend Neil Addy used to maintain. It might be somewhat outdated now but serves as a good reference, especially for those looking to buy used. If …