Resources

Helpful articles, tips, and links for all levels of turners

All woodturners need good resources. How do I do it? Where do I find it? Where can I buy it? Who can I call or where can I learn? We have tried to include some of the answers to these questions here. This is far from a complete list and only touches the surface of the information that is available to you, but we hope it will get you started.

Woodturning is an inherently dangerous activity. You and you alone are responsible for your own safety. Listen to your senses. If it feels to fast, turn it down. If it feels, sounds, or looks like something is not right, shut it off and do not restart until the cause has been identified and corrected. If the tool isn’t cutting easily, sharpen it. If anything you are about to do makes you uncomfortable or scares you, Stop and turn that lathe off. Get some mentoring from another member or ask for some help. Learn, understand, and religiously follow proven safety measures involving clothing, personal protective equipment (PPE), lighting and the do’s and don’t when you are at the lathe to avoid getting hurt. Wear a full-face shield made of OSHA-approved shatterproof material to protect your face and head, and wear safety glasses to double protect your eyes. And take appropriate steps, inclusive of a forced air dust helmet, to protect your lungs from the harmful effects of dust exposure. Let’s keep it safe and fun. Read our disclaimer for more details.