Turning

with Christian Becksvoort

Used sanding pads and a neat trick using graphite make for one terrific taper

by Peter Galbert

In Part 2 of Peter Galbert's series on turning, learn the subtleties involved in planing a smooth surface, plus cutting the precise notches, beads, and coves seen ...

by Peter Galbert

For many woodworkers, learning to turn furniture parts, such as legs, pulls, or even columns, is a natural progression. It’s a fun journey, but to be successful ...

by Peter Galbert

Conquer the learning curve from furniture maker to competent wood turner with this no-nonsense guide by chair maker Peter Galbert. In this first of two articles, ...

by Art Breese

Learn how to build a sanding jig for perfect segments

by Art Breese

Give segmented turning a try, and you may quickly become an addict like Art Breese and his woodshop friends. It's fun, you get a beautiful end project, and you ...

by Jonathan Binzen

See how Liam Flynn creates his beautiful vessels, both on and off the lathe. From Fine Woodworking #227...

by Jonathan Binzen

Liam Flynn has spent 30 years in search of the perfect form. For this Irish wood turner, meaning is found in the journey, not the destination. From Fine Woodworking ...

by Mike Mahoney

by Peter Gedrys

Wood turner Steven Kennard makes turned wooden boxes with intricate details and innovative techniques. From Fine Woodworking #220 Learn more about Steven Kennard this Pro ...

by Anissa Kapsales

by Mario Rodriguez

The turned legs on Mario Rodriguez's Sheraton table look daunting. They start with tight stack of rings, followed by 12 carved, tapered reeds that end in a small ...

with Christian Becksvoort

Breeze through this elegant turning with guidance from a Shaker expert

by Ernie Conover

When you develop your turning techniques, don't forget the scraper. With this highly useful tool in hand, even a novice can smooth the inside and outside curves ...

with Ernie Conover

How to use a boat-tail scraper to make a flat platter