Turning a Trivet

A cast iron pot on a cork trivet.

Woodturned projects are always a welcome addition to my kitchen, and a cork trivet is no exception. A turned cork … Read more

Wood Stabilizing

Putting a wood blank in a steel pot.

As woodturners, we tend to hold on to every last scrap of wood in the shop.  Often times, we find … Read more

Power Sanding

Power sanding a platter.

Power sanding is a fast and easy way to prepare your woodturnings for a final finish. Power sanding cuts down … Read more

What is Oil?

A bottle of Terra Nova oil.

In this article you’ll learn about the many types of “Oil” finishes and what makes them different. Excerpt from an … Read more

Turning an Egg

A group of turned eggs with different colored dyed bands.

Turn some eggs for Easter or just for fun. Turning eggs is also an enjoyable and simple way to hone … Read more