Turning a bowl on the lathe is a fun and rewarding experience, which helps to explain why woodturning has become the fastest-growing sector of woodworking in the United States in the new millennium.

In this video, I craft “The Stars” bowls on the lathe, turning raw wood into elegant, hand-turned pieces of art. Watch the ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. There are a lot of different skills and techniques that woodworkers can employ to turn raw lumber into something that is both useful and ...

Speed The speed a lathe spins determines what projects it can handle effectively and safely. Lower speeds are needed to maintain control and minimize vibrations when working with larger, heavier ...

It all started with the wrong lathe. About 10 years ago, Chip Nasworthy of Jackson was looking for a way to fill some time when he met a wood turner at a craft demonstration and decided to try it. Now ...

Full-Size: Unlike the benchtop mini and midi options, full-size lathes (also called floor lathes) are freestanding, with sturdy bases or legs that position your workpiece at waist height. Their ...

An interest in woodworking led Scarsdale NY resident Julia Swyers to take a general carpentry class, where she was introduced to woodturning.

Sawdust covered every surface in the room as attendees had the opportunity to learn woodworking skills from scratch through a workshop Wednesday at Sawdust Studios. The community woodworking shop ...

Two clocks are made with a wood lathe. Learn the basics behind face-plate turning. Two clocks are made with the help of a wood lathe. Learn the basics behind face-plate turning. See how to use ...

Audio tape recording (7 sound cassettes) of the interview also available. Includes index. NMAA Renwick copy 39088009111485 is no. 13. NMAA Renwick copy 39088009111485 lacks the 7 sound cassettes.