woodturners

Spindle shaping artisans

Woodturners are craftspeople who shape wood on a lathe, spinning the material while cutting tools carve it into rounded forms—bowls, spindles, chair legs, decorative objects.

The term covers hobbyists and professionals alike: The woodturners' guild meets monthly to share techniques.

lathe

spindle

Rotating rod for thread

faceplateProtective front panel
tailstockLathe component opposite headstock
headstockTuning peg mounting point

mandrel · toolrest · chuck · banjo · indexing · outboard · swing · bed · ways · motor

projects

bowl

Concave food container

platterLarge flat serving dish
penInk-filled writing tool
spindleRotating rod for thread

goblet · vase · candlestick · finial · knob · handle · bangle · ornament

tools

gouge

Concave carving blade

chiselEdged carving implement
skewTwist from straight
scraperTool for removing buildup

calipers · sharpening · jig · grinder · rasp · file · sanding · abrasives

materials

hardwood

Dense deciduous timber

softwoodConiferous tree lumber
grainCereal plant's harvest unit
burlKnotty tree outgrowth

figured · blank · seasoned · exotic · domestic · maple · walnut · cherry · oak · mesquite

techniques

roughing

Unnecessary physical contact foul

shapingGiving something its form
hollowingMaking concave inside
finishingBringing to completion

beading · cove · ogee · segmented · burnishing

finishing

polish

Smooth by rubbing

waxPliable waterproof substance
oilSlippery viscous fluid
shellacResinous wood coating

lacquer · buffing · patina · sheen · carnauba · beeswax

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bowl

gouge

hardwood

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