How To Get Into Wood Turning

For right-handed woodturners the left hand will be against the tool rest and the right hand will be holding the handle of the tool.

How to get into wood turning. What do you need to get started in wood turning. Use the spindle gouge to shape beads and coves. A lathe of some sort some tools to shape the wood and a way to sharpen those tools.

Turning a natural edge bowl from a Yew log. Begin turning by finding the center of the wood stock on each end. If playback doesnt begin shortly try restarting your device.

Sometimes you can salvage good turning stock from your firewood pile. On round stock use a self-centering tool and follow manufacturers instructions. See how easy it is to get started with wood burning pyrography.

Its so easy that with the recommendations that follow you can be turning in 10 minutes flat. This weeks project is something I have been working on for a while the wood has taken longer than expected to dry out allowing the resin pour. Whats the difference between a large and a small lathe.

To make them cut rub the bevel on the wood then pivot the handle to bring the cutting edge into the wood for controlled cutting action. Another option is to make your own lathe using a drill or a drill press if youre feeling adventurous. This weathered grey finish works great for making new wood look old tooGET THE FULL TUT.

Once you get a little experience you can branch out. Position the left hand so that the forefinger will be under the tool resting against the side of the tool rest opposite the wood. A tight-grained stock such as maple is a good choice.