Wood Turnings

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 Jonathan Binzen

A summary of non-toxic finishing products ideal for cutting boards, salad bowls, and other food-centric woodwork

with Howard Lewin

Part 1 of 4: Learn the best practices for cutting turning blanks from a fresh log

with Howard Lewin

Depend on a gouge and your design eye to create an attractive shape

with Howard Lewin

Part 4 of 4: Use a jam chuck to turn a foot and part the finished bowl from the lathe

with Howard Lewin

Part 3 of 4: Learn to cut with the grain and achieve a consistent wall thickness when turning a greenwood bowl

with Howard Lewin

Part 2 of 4: Follow these steps to preserve a natural edge and achieve smooth cuts with a bowl gouge

by Richard Raffan

The beauty of a well-balanced bowl lies in subtle details, writes Richard Raffan. He explains here how to make a bowl on the lathe in an hour or two. Among the ...

by Jonathan Binzen

Experts disagree about the best food-safe finishes. Finishes can be divided into two categories: film-forming finishes and penetrating finishes. For a cutting or ...

by Robert J. Lentz

The fungi that cause spalting will eventually lead to rotting if left unchecked. The condition of much of the wood Robert J. Lentz uses falls somewhere in between ...

by Michael Shuler

Michael Shuler wanted to segment a single kind of wood in a bowl. He figured out a way to create a striking look in a turned vessel that didn’t require the use ...

by Peter Child

Peter Child jumps right into sharing tips on how to turn bowls, such as completing the turning of the outside of the bowl before removing any wood from the inside, ...

by Bob Stocksdale

The author of this article keeps 20 tons of wood on hand from which to select for his projects. That is no typo. Bob Stocksdale, veteran woodturner and expert at ...