Turning tools

A woodturning hook tool requires a special technique and more finesse than a standard lathe chisel. Watch and learn about the features and how to use it.

Interested in adding beading elements to your next woodturning project? AAW's Bob Patros has a simple way to turn an old gouge into a custom bead tool.

The key to successful woodturning is preparing the rough wood, securing the wood on the lathe, and to have the wood stay on the lathe as you turn the wood..

Lathes have been around for centuries and are still used today in various settings. A wood lathe is a powerful tool that can be used to create beautiful and intricate pieces of woodwork. Though their primary purpose is to create cylindrical shapes out of wood, they can also be used to create other objects. In … What Can You Make With a Wood Lathe? 18 Things You Can Make With a Wood Lathe Read More »

Woodturning expert Ernie Conover offers his best tips and techniques for using a grinding jig and buffers to sharpen workshop turning tools.

Ernie Conover shares his favorite wood finishes for woodturning and how to apply them to different types of projects. Woodworking video.

Why might someone want to learn oval turning? One of the applications of this skill is to turn a handle for a tool such as an axe or a lathe chisel.

The key to making the most out of your lathe is a combination of skill and a good set of woodturning tools, the latter of which may be harder to come by.