May 11, 2026
5 Useful Wood Lathe Accessories for Woodturners
Explore useful lathe accessories, including a four-jaw chuck, live center, and face shield, and consider which additions suit your turning setup.
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May 07, 2026
Spindle Turning vs. Bowl Turning: Grain, Tools and Techniques
Understand the differences between spindle and bowl turning, including grain orientation, mounting, tool selection, and cutting approach.
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April 02, 2026
Spindle Blank Project Ideas: Handles, Mills, Pens and More
Find woodturning ideas for spindle blanks, including tool handles, pepper mills, pens, and bottle stoppers, with guidance on matching blanks to projects.
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April 02, 2026
Types of Woodturning Vessels: Bowls, Vases and Hollow Forms
Explore common turned vessel shapes, including bowls, natural-edge bowls, vases, and hollow forms, to find ideas for your next woodturning project.
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April 02, 2026
Carbide Turning Tools: Pros and Cons for Woodturners
Compare the benefits and limitations of carbide turning tools, including cutting behavior, convenience, and their role alongside traditional tools.
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Green vs. Kiln-Dried Wood for Woodturning
Compare green and kiln-dried turning blanks, including moisture, movement, rough turning, and how to choose material for your next project.
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Wood Lathe Speed Guide: Diameter, Balance and RPM
Learn how blank diameter, shape, and balance affect lathe speed, and why suggested RPM ranges must be adjusted to the workpiece and equipment.
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Woodturning Tools for Beginners: Gouges, Skews and Scrapers
Learn the roles of common woodturning tools, including gouges, skews, and scrapers, and choose a practical starter set for bowls and spindle work.
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March 31, 2026
Best Woods for Beginner Woodturners—and Woods to Avoid
Compare beginner-friendly turning woods with more challenging species, and learn what to consider when choosing your first woodturning blanks.
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