We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. There are a lot of different skills and techniques that woodworkers can employ to turn raw lumber into something that is both useful and ...

Jim Jacobs started woodturning more than 40 years ago in high school, but quit in short order. “I wasn’t having fun,” says Jacobs, from Hastings, Minnesota. “My teacher, lathe and tools were not that ...

In this video, I review my new Laguna 1836 lathe, which marks a big upgrade for my woodworking projects. Perfect for industrial-level turning, this lathe allows me to work on larger pieces of wood, ...