What happens when you push a wood lathe to its breaking point? In this incredible video, a craftsman takes on a log so huge ...

This woodturning project begins with an unremarkable, rough piece of oak — cracked, faded, and seemingly useless. But once it ...

• Having trouble with chatter when turning or parting on a lathe? Turn the cutting tool upside down and reverse the machine’s spindle rotation. This creates a pulling force against the machine’s ...

Believe it or not, until recently I had never done any turnings. I have been messing with wood for a solid twenty years and never once have I even turned on a lathe. I’ve seen Norm do it a bazillion ...

Mini-lathes are designed to turn bowls, table legs, and posts, but they are much too large for turning very small wood pieces. The YouTuber Scrap Wood City didn't let that stop him, though. He built ...

Starting a woodworking hobby is a great way to learn a creative and functional skill, but let’s be honest, most beginner projects can be a little underwhelming. Don’t get me wrong, I’m all for ...

Many learned wood-working at an early age, taught by fathers and grandfathers, but some started after they retired from the military or civilian jobs. They trained on machines that spat splinters and ...