This project pushes the boundaries of woodturning by asking a simple question: what if paper and wood were turned together?

Burls are prized for their wild grain, but that same beauty can make them treacherous. This woodturning project exposed 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 ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Rather than developing joinery methods and planing boards down to support furniture builds or other projects (see: Beginner-friendly ...

Believe it or not, until recently I had never done any turnings. I have been messing with wood for a solid twenty years and never once have I even turned on a lathe. I’ve seen Norm do it a bazillion ...

Woodturning is a unique skill in the woodworking world that involves spinning wood on a lathe to create intricate shapes and designs. It can be fun to learn, and a challenge to maste, but any beginner ...

Gear-obsessed editors choose every product we review. We may earn commission if you buy from a link. Why Trust Us? Starting a woodworking hobby is a great way to learn a creative and functional skill, ...

The lathe is a simple enough tool to understand, but requires much practice to truly master. During the turning process, it’s often necessary to inspect the workpiece. This generally necessitates ...

When we enter the Mather House Woodturning Studio on a Friday evening, Jack B. Smith ’19 accosts us with a small slab of Hawthorn wood. “Smell it!” he insists. Smith has been a regular at this studio ...