David Heim

David Heim joined the Fine Woodworking staff in late 2005, following a 28-year career as an editor at Consumer Reports magazine. An avid wood turner, he usually can be found at the lathe.

Boiled linseed oil

June 17, 2022

A durable finish that's both versatile and inexpensive.
Woodturning in Pittsburgh

June 29, 2015

A recap of the AAW's 29th annual Symposium
Jet JWL-1440VSK Lathe

May 27, 2015

Lathe has the power for big turnings
Totally Turning, Totally Awesome

March 30, 2015

A recap of a great regional turning symposium
Time for a Little Turning

April 1, 2014

When you don't have much time for turning, don't turn much.
A new lathe: Turnings of comfort and joy

December 9, 2013

How to get a new lathe up and running.
The Importance of Good Materials

August 14, 2013

The right kind of scraps can make a distinctive turning--or a disaster
Turners Take Tampa

July 2, 2013

Florida Hosts 27th Annual American Association of Woodturners Symposium
Turning Tools on the Cheap

June 3, 2013

Sometimes, the best tool isn't the one in the store.
Sam Maloof: Still Making News at 93

April 23, 2009

Listen to an NPR profile of the legendary furniture-maker

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