Turning a bowl on the lathe is a fun and rewarding experience, which helps to explain why woodturning has become the fastest-growing sector of woodworking in the United States in the new millennium.

This woodturning video shows the transformation of a big oak log into a natural edge bowl. The rustic edges give it character, while the Danish oil finish brings out the depth of the wood. A ...

Sometimes woodworking is about the journey, not just the result. I combined resin, cotton, and a log to see what kind of bowl I could make. The imperfections make it unique and show the value of ...

Some people have true callings, that one thing that they’re meant to do and life seems to pull them towards. Gary Pierce is one of those people. He's 62, and he lives in Long Lake. His "thing" is ...

Speed The speed a lathe spins determines what projects it can handle effectively and safely. Lower speeds are needed to maintain control and minimize vibrations when working with larger, heavier ...

Michael Allison is a wood-turner, a guy who hauls a block of wood onto a lathe and then, through the steady application of muscle, patience and will, turns it into something artful - a bowl, a vase, a ...

Audio tape recording (7 sound cassettes) of the interview also available. Includes index. NMAA Renwick copy 39088009111485 is no. 13. NMAA Renwick copy 39088009111485 lacks the 7 sound cassettes.