Wood Lathe Review – Compare, Select, Understand
Selecting a wood lathe that fits your needs can be an exciting and also challenging process. Which wood lathe is best? Choosing a wood lathe is a very personal experience.
2020 Woodturning Symposium Guide – USA and International
The 2020 Woodturning Symposium Guide is a directory of all this year’s woodturning major gathering events throughout the United States and internationally as well. You might be asking, “What is
How To Sell On Etsy – Wooden Bowls and more
Learning how to sell on Etsy is an exciting and profitable opportunity for countless artists and craftspeople around the world. We have to step back and think for a moment
Wood Lathe Tool Rest (Height, Adjust, Maintain)
Probably the most touched, but least talked about part of the entire wood lathe is the tool rest. The wood lathe tool rest is the critical anchoring point for all
How To Shape A New Bowl Gouge Profile (Change, Reshape, Adjust)
Each bowl gouge angle and profile has a different use and function. You will need to shape your new bowl gouge to fit your needs. When you get your first
Bleaching Wood Bowls – 15 Must-Know Facts
Bleaching wood bowls is not as hard as you might imagine. Have you ever wondered how to lighten the look of a wood turned bowl? Depending on your wooden bowl
Wood Lathe Vibration Solutions – Bowl Turning Smoothly
Wood lathe vibration can be a very frustrating and potentially dangerous experience. Not only is vibration unsafe, it usually causes tool marks and interferes with a quality turned wood bowl.
3 Surprising Round Nose Scraper Hacks – Fix Inside Curves
Have you wondered why a round nose scraper is useful for turning wood bowls? I know I did. Afterall, it’s a scraper and scrapers can do more harm than good
Wood Bowl Turning Trouble Zone – Dirty Little Secret
The wood bowl turning trouble zone is a dirty little secret seems to mention. It is a very real wood surface issue that occurs on almost every turned bowl and
2019 Woodturning Symposium Guide
See the 2020 Symposium Schedule HERE. The 2019 Woodturning Symposium Guide is a catalog of all this year’s woodturning gatherings throughout the United States and some international events as well,
Live Edge Bowl – 10 Secrets For Turning Success
Live edge bowl turning is especially fun, exciting and the end results can be visually stunning. Of all the bowls I’ve turned, nothing gets the same excited and positive response
Wolverine Vari-Grind Jig – Illustrated Guide Bowl Gouge Sharpening
When I first got my Oneway Wolverine Vari-Grind System, adjusting the Wolverine Vari-Grind Jig was confusing. After doing some research, I learned how to make the Wolverine Vari-Grind Jig work
Wood Lathe Maintenance Checklist – 7 Areas to Maintain
Wood lathe maintenance needs to be a routine habit almost like the frequency of sharpening a bowl gouge. Yes, it may seem mundane, but this essential practice can be quick
Make Shellac – How To – Wood Bowl Finish
Learning how to make shellac finish is an easy and satisfying process. Making your own shellac feels like a natural extension of the do-it-yourself foundational personality of most woodturners. Besides
Wood Lathe Faceplate – Never Do This – 8 Things
The wood lathe faceplate can be one of the most secure ways to attach wood to the lathe. However, there are some precautions, also that need to be incorporated with
Bowl Gouge Vs Spindle Gouge Difference Explained
What is the difference between a bowl gouge vs spindle gouge? The bowl gouge flute is curved with wings and designed for turning wood bowls. A spindle gouge has a