Woodturning, whether basic or advanced, is one of the most artistic aspects of woodworking. It is also provides quick gratification, because many, if not most, smaller projects can easily be completed in a single evening, allowing the woodworker to relax and experience a sense of accomplishment.
Each turner develops custom configurations from the basic tools as they learn the craft and their own needs. But for the beginner, confusion may rule more often than not, so a look at the different jobs of gouges, skews, scrapers and parting tools may help a prospective or new turner select a decent set or a decent array of individual turning tools. This topic and more can be found in the article: Basic Introduction to Turning Tools...Read More
