Woodturning is a fun, engaging, and rewarding hobby that will last a lifetime, but to enjoy it in a safe manner, you have to take the first steps and get started. This collection of articles from American Woodturner, you'll quickly get out underway with the best practices on safety, tools, and fundamental techniques.
Inside you'll discover what to know when buying and aligning your first lathe, safety practices for dust collection, face shields, and the shop; techniques for sharpening and using your turning tools, how to turn, avoid catches, and finish like a pro, the 18 best projects to build to develop your skills and confidence.