Turning and Carving

There are several types of discs available now days that all have a specific purpose and while they all fit the grinder, they have very different ways of removing the wood as they work. These discs can be sorted into a few simple categories that we list below. Cutting discs Planing discs Rotating rasps Burred…

Turning spalted wood can be dangerous, and potentially carries more risk to the wood turner than clean wood does. Many people correctly question the safety of the fungal spores that can be released as you turn the work piece however there are other risks that are just as important to be mindful of, and these…

The last few years have seen a flood of wood carving attachments that fit onto a grinder and majority of these have been aimed directly at the hobby woodworker. While the idea sounds interesting and even appealing to some of us, the question remains… Is it safe to carve wood with a grinder? No, it…

After 25 years of working with lathes I can confidently say that yes, it is preferable to have your wood lathe bolted to the floor or mounted firmly to a solid bench top. Here are the reasons why. Safety Stability Security Enjoyment Lets expand on each of these to help answer your query in more…

When it comes to wood working the topic of sanding and drum sanders is never far from the conversation. After all, the sanding process is the final step and the last chance a woodworker has to get it right before a finish is applied and any scratches that remain are now visible and exposed for…

When a wood turner gets a large piece of wood that is big enough for a bowl to be made from, the shavings that end on the floor get the mind thinking of a bowl saver because those shavings could be one or two more bowls. I have two brands, and while they sometimes gather…

Woodcarving could be one the quietest hobby in the woodwork category and is a great way to start into woodworking. The entry costs can be very low and the tools can be small enough to carry in a pack. You don’t even need a work shop. So what is needed to get started? Decide what…

With the changes that are happening around social distancing and with people spending more time at home, available space in the home is sure to be valuable commodity. For those with new found spare time and a spare room, maybe it is time to take up that hobby that has been waiting for you. Woodworking…

Trees often have chemicals within the wood that are natural deterrents to insect attacks, fungal attack, and to also counter the crowding out from other trees. These same chemicals can affect the woodworker when exposed to the dust or even a simple splinter. To help my fellow woodworkers I have compiled a list of woods…