Using the skew
If you're a novice turner, then like many other novice turners, it's likely you own a skew that rarely gets used.
J.P. Rapattoni
Articles by J.P. Rapattoni
Turning beads and coves
This article will help you get more use out of your gouges and rely less on your scrapers for shaping.
Basic turning techniques for beginners
Turning can be very rewarding, but for the beginner, it can also be very frustrating. While you won't get any better if you don't practice, it is inevitable that practicing poor technique will inevitably lead to frustration.
Steady rest
This jig is an excellent accessory for reducing stock vibration on the lathe.
Mounting a blank
There are a number of ways to mount a turning blank on a lathe. We'll show you three of the most common.
Desk top organizer
Keep your papers organized with this easy-to-build organizer.
Candlestick
Turners often look at old logs and broken branches, imagining what they could turn out of them.
Christmas tree ornament
These turned decorative balls are a big hit at Christmas time and make wonderful gifts.
Pickett shelf
This project is easy to build and just as easy to modify with your own special touch.
