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
Pricing Wood Bowls For Profit – Three Approaches
How should I go about pricing wood bowls? This is a question I asked after realizing I am turning too many stacks of finished wood bowls. The answer to pricing
14 Ways To Avoid Grain Tear Out With Wood Bowl
How can I avoid grain tear out on a wood bowl and get a good smooth final surface? Wood bowl grain tear out can be frustrating. There are many ways
Vari-Grind Jig Setup Oneway Wolverine Sharpening System
Vari-Grind jig setup is easy and straightforward, but a couple key factors must be addressed before sharpening a bowl gouge. When the Vari-Grind Jig Setup arrives, it is not ready
Drying Green Wood Bowls – 6 Methods For Success
How do I start drying green wood bowls? There are many approaches for drying green wood bowls once they have been turned or roughed out, including using paper bags, a
10 Woodturning Tips and Tricks for Wood Bowls
Woodturning tips, tricks, and secrets for making wood bowls are numerous and extremely valuable. Knowing the right woodturning tips to use at the right time can save time, money, and
Lathe Light – Why You Probably Need More
Lathe light is essential while turning wood bowls for two reasons, illumination, and specific details. This often overlooked lathe accessory can make the difference between okay and great wood turned
Bandsaw Basics for Wood Bowl Turners
How important is it for a woodturner to have a bandsaw? A bandsaw is an essential tool for woodturners, especially wood bowl turners. The bandsaw helps remove excess material in
Quarter Sawn Wood Bowl – How To Make
A quarter sawn wood bowl reveals a woodturner’s attention to detail and ability to genuinely connect and integrate the very nature of the natural resource being turned. A quarter sawn
Turning Green Wood Bowls – The Process
Turning green wood bowls is one of the most satisfying experiences imaginable. Taking a freshly cut piece of timber and turning it into a form, a creation to enjoy, use,
Product Photo Shoot Made Easy – Wood Bowls
The idea of a “professional” product photo shoot might sound intimidating and expensive. I can assure you it is neither. Let me walk you through the way I photograph my