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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..

Here is my list of the best wood turning blogs. I have gone through and selected the top blogs that focus on wood turning. I hope that you enjoy them. Please let me know if you have any other suggestions about great wood turning blogs that are not listed

Making Buffing Wheels for Wood Turning: If you enjoy woodworking, you know how important finishing your project is. If you are a wood turner in particular, you probably have seen the buffing systems on the market. If you have seen them, you also have probably seen how expensive they are. …

Repairing Split Wood: In an otherwise attractive piece of wood, an unsightly split or crack can run deep like family turmoil. Most wood fillers are intended to be little more than aesthetic solutions. Even the hardiest fillers are intended to withstand c…

Love spending hours at the lathe spinning raw wood into beautiful projects? Here are a few reader submitted tricks to help you turn even better.

You don't have to be a wood turning expert to make beautiful gifts this Christmas. Learn what even a newbie wood turner can make with just the basic tools!

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You won’t ask “where’s my ring?” anymore when you use this stylish ring holder to protect your fine jewelry against scratches and hard surfaces. Small enough to use on a nightstand, at a make-up dresser, and the window ledge by the kitchen sink. The designs with a bowl base also can contain earrings or a special bracelet or two. Perfect for a Mother’s Day gift, engagement gift, wedding gift, or simply a gift for her. And even a man’s version, perfect for that cherished wedding band. Jewelry…

WOODTURNING BOWL SANDER: What could be better than making your own tools? and saving about £40 on a ready made Bowl Sander. Every wood turner at some time has had either the chuck or the work, clout their fingers (Ouch!) because they have been so engrossed in sanding the wo…

There are 16 projects in the book. Typical of turning books Terry does share his methods of turning, chucking, and working with the wood. So there are lots of useful ideas here on technique. Learn more of my thoughts on this book and why it'd be a good addition to your collection or a gift for the wood turner in your life.