We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. There are a lot of different skills and techniques that woodworkers can employ to turn raw lumber into something that is both useful and ...

Wood turning can be a lot of fun, and there are some pretty amazing things that you can make once you have the proper tools. But you're going to need access to a lathe before you can get started.

Roula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter. In the late spring, working with a new tool in his Somerset studio, sculptor Max Bainbridge astonished himself.

Why safety first: Protective gear, proper setup, and careful checks before starting the lathe can prevent dangerous accidents and keep your turning sessions stress-free. Choosing your wood: Beginners ...

Gear-obsessed editors choose every product we review. We may earn commission if you buy from a link. Why Trust Us? Starting a woodworking hobby is a great way to learn a creative and functional skill, ...

Roy Underhill shows the art of offset wood turning for making oval handles. For hardwood handles and padfoot legs, it's easy to turn ovals and offsets by measuring once and turning twice. Host Roy ...

Woodturning is magical and so much fun! Learn the keys to spindle & faceplate turning. Woodturning is magical and so much fun! Learn the keys to doing both kinds – spindle turning and faceplate ...

Woodturning and inlay tips to spark your creativity Woodturning and inlay work combine technical skill with artistic vision, transforming simple wood into functional and decorative pieces. From ...