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A bowl created using woodturning

Woodturning is a type of woodworking. It is used to create different types of wooden object using a lathe. Woodturning is different from other types of woodworking because the wood is spinning while on a lathe when it is being designed. There are many different types of objects that can be made from this process.

Woodturning Indonesia
Woodworking in process.

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  • Pont-sur-Yonne-FR-89-fête médiévale 2014-15

    Pole lathe

  • BLW The Robert Chalker Mazer, around 1490

    The "Robert Chalker Mazer", Britain 1480–1500, Victoria and Albert Museum. Maplewood with silver-gilt rim and boss. The boss is engraved with the Trinity, originally enamelled, an unidentified merchant's mark and the inscription ROBERT CHALKER IESUS.

  • Bergisch Gladbach - Bergisches Museum - Stellmacherei 02 ies

    Belt driven lathe

  • Gouges tour à bois

    A basic set of tools for woodturning

  • The Woodwork Lathe * Preparing a wooden blank for turning between centres * Craft & Design Product Design

    A gouge in use

  • Peach NE Finished

    A turned wood bowl with natural edges

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