Woodturning

Expand your woodturning possibilities with a four jaw chuck.

How do you avoid or remove marks on turning projects left by a chuck?

The NEW Rockler Traditional High-Speed Steel Ergonomic 5-piece Turning Tool Set is perfect for beginning woodturners or experienced pros. With comfortably contoured ash handles encased in shock-absorbing rubber, you'll spend hours at the lathe without excessive fatigue in your hands. And since you can sharpen them yourself, you'll cut down on expenses too.

Build a lathe-based tool holder to make your turning more efficient. An easy weekend project.

The Rockler family of Ergonomic Turning Tools feature comfortably contoured ash handles encased in shock-absorbing rubber. Choose from tools with carbide insert cutters that never need sharpening or traditional high-speed steel tools.

If you're thinking of getting started in woodturning, here are some great guidelines. Our expert breaks down the "must-have" tools from the "nice to have" and even includes a few of his "dream shop" favorites.

How do you get rid of the small ridges that develop when turning redwood?

Learn to turn a pen from start to finish. This is a fun and fast project for beginning and experienced woodturners. We offer hundreds of pen kits and wood or acrylic pen blanks that you can mix and match to create a nearly endless variety of pens. And, you don't need a shop full of woodworking tools to get started. All you need is a small lathe , a drill and a few turning tools .This is the perfect project to get started in woodturning and be creative.