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	* Alternative techniques include; eccentric turning, therming, green turning, ornamental and more.		* Alternative techniques include; eccentric turning, therming, green turning, ornamental and more.

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	* The Art of Pyrography.		* The Art of Pyrography.
	* Timber.		* Timber.
		+	* [[Best_Woods_for_Wood_Carving\|Best Woods for Wood Carving]]
		+	* [[Physical_Properties_of_Wood\|Physical Properties of Wood]]
		+	* [[The_Differences_Between_Hardwood_and_Softwood\|The Differences Between Hardwood and Softwood]]

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	* Bowl turning: An experienced turner can use a bowl gouge to get the required result. This technique requires a gouge bevel held on a wood blank and transformed into a bowl shape. With the help of scraping tools, it is possible to create the perfect bowl.		* Bowl turning: An experienced turner can use a bowl gouge to get the required result. This technique requires a gouge bevel held on a wood blank and transformed into a bowl shape. With the help of scraping tools, it is possible to create the perfect bowl.
	* Alternative techniques include; eccentric turning, therming, green turning, ornamental and more.		* Alternative techniques include; eccentric turning, therming, green turning, ornamental and more.
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	* The Art of Pyrography.		* The Art of Pyrography.
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−	The various natures of wood define the technique of woodturning. The grain of the wood will change the orientation relative to the axis and the types of tools and techniques needed. ~~No matter what~~, the grain is always perpendicular to the direction of rotation. There are several other factors which will affect ~~your~~ woodturning, such as moisture and the character of the wood. So, what is woodturning, where did it originate ~~from~~, and what are the techniques available?	+	= Introduction =
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		+	The various natures of wood define the technique of woodturning. The grain of the wood will change the orientation relative to the axis and the types of tools and techniques needed. However, the grain is always perpendicular to the direction of rotation.
		+
		+	There are several other factors which will affect woodturning, such as moisture and the character of the wood. So, what is woodturning, where did it originate, and what are the techniques available?

	[[File:Woodturning1.jpg\|link=File:Woodturning1.jpg]]		[[File:Woodturning1.jpg\|link=File:Woodturning1.jpg]]

−	= What is ~~Woodturning~~? =	+	= What is woodturning? =

−	Woodturning is the ~~art~~ of using tools to cut and mould shapes onto ~~the~~ wood while it turns on ~~its~~ axis of rotation. It usually uses ~~the main~~ tool called a wood lathe which performs operations such as sanding, cutting, knurling, facing, turning, drilling and deformation. The ~~workman~~ operating the machine is known as a turner, and the craft is traditionally referred to as turnery.	+	Woodturning is the process of using tools to cut and mould shapes onto wood while it turns on an axis of rotation. It usually uses a tool called a wood lathe which performs operations such as sanding, cutting, knurling, facing, turning, drilling and deformation. The worker operating the machine is known as a turner, and the craft is traditionally referred to as turnery.

	Through woodturning, you can make items such as candlesticks, lamps, rolling pins, egg cups, chess pieces, or any wooden piece moulded into a different form. Even though industrial production has replaced much of the production of these items, the wood lathe and turnery is still extremely relevant in the bespoke making of items. Whether this is a hobby or means of employment, woodturning can not only tailor your tools, save time and money, it is also a fun and satisfying art.		Through woodturning, you can make items such as candlesticks, lamps, rolling pins, egg cups, chess pieces, or any wooden piece moulded into a different form. Even though industrial production has replaced much of the production of these items, the wood lathe and turnery is still extremely relevant in the bespoke making of items. Whether this is a hobby or means of employment, woodturning can not only tailor your tools, save time and money, it is also a fun and satisfying art.

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	The various natures of wood define the technique of woodturning. The grain of the wood will change the orientation relative to the axis and the types of tools and techniques needed. No matter what, the grain is always perpendicular to the direction of rotation. There are several other factors which will affect your woodturning, such as moisture and the character of the wood. So, what is woodturning, where did it originate from, and what are the techniques available?		The various natures of wood define the technique of woodturning. The grain of the wood will change the orientation relative to the axis and the types of tools and techniques needed. No matter what, the grain is always perpendicular to the direction of rotation. There are several other factors which will affect your woodturning, such as moisture and the character of the wood. So, what is woodturning, where did it originate from, and what are the techniques available?

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	= What is Woodturning? =		= What is Woodturning? =
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	Through woodturning, you can make items such as candlesticks, lamps, rolling pins, egg cups, chess pieces, or any wooden piece moulded into a different form. Even though industrial production has replaced much of the production of these items, the wood lathe and turnery is still extremely relevant in the bespoke making of items. Whether this is a hobby or means of employment, woodturning can not only tailor your tools, save time and money, it is also a fun and satisfying art.		Through woodturning, you can make items such as candlesticks, lamps, rolling pins, egg cups, chess pieces, or any wooden piece moulded into a different form. Even though industrial production has replaced much of the production of these items, the wood lathe and turnery is still extremely relevant in the bespoke making of items. Whether this is a hobby or means of employment, woodturning can not only tailor your tools, save time and money, it is also a fun and satisfying art.

−	[[File:Woodturning2.jpg]]	+	[[File:Woodturning2.jpg\|link=File:Woodturning2.jpg]]

	= The [https://www.designingbuildings.co.uk/wiki/History History] of Woodturning =		= The [https://www.designingbuildings.co.uk/wiki/History History] of Woodturning =
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	In the 19th and early 20th century, English woodturners would work in turning shops, usually using a master and apprentice system. In the US, woodturning was also a part of the school system curriculum. This included learning how to build furniture and tool management skills – some which can still be seen in some schools today.		In the 19th and early 20th century, English woodturners would work in turning shops, usually using a master and apprentice system. In the US, woodturning was also a part of the school system curriculum. This included learning how to build furniture and tool management skills – some which can still be seen in some schools today.

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	= Techniques of Woodturning =		= Techniques of Woodturning =
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	* Bowl Turning- An experienced turner can use a bowl gouge to get a more required result. This technique requires a gouge bevel held on a wood blank and transformed into a bowl shape. With the help of scraping tools, you can create the perfect bowl.		* Bowl Turning- An experienced turner can use a bowl gouge to get a more required result. This technique requires a gouge bevel held on a wood blank and transformed into a bowl shape. With the help of scraping tools, you can create the perfect bowl.
	* Alternative techniques include Eccentric turning, therming, green turning, ornamental and much more.		* Alternative techniques include Eccentric turning, therming, green turning, ornamental and much more.
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		+	= Find out more =
		+
		+	=== Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki ===
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		+	* 11 things you didn't know about wood.
		+	* Birch wood.
		+	* Carpentry.
		+	* Cedar.
		+	* Chip carving
		+	* Engineered bamboo.
		+	* European Union Timber Regulation.
		+	* Forest Stewardship Council.
		+	* Glulam.
		+	* Laminated veneer lumber LVL.
		+	* Lime wood.
		+	* Oak wood properties.
		+	* Padauk wood.
		+	* Pine wood.
		+	* Plywood.
		+	* Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification.
		+	* Properties of mahogany.
		+	* The Art of Pyrography.
		+	* Timber.

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−	The various natures of wood define the technique of ~~[http://www.toolsandtimber.co.uk/tools/woodturning~~ woodturning]. The grain of the wood will change the orientation relative to the axis and the types of ~~[https://www.designingbuildings.co.uk/wiki/Tools~~ tools] and techniques needed. No matter what, the grain is always ~~[https://www.designingbuildings.co.uk/wiki/Perpend~~ perpendicular] to the direction of rotation. There are several other factors which will affect your woodturning, such as moisture and the character of the wood. So, what is ~~[http://www.toolsandtimber.co.uk/tools/woodturning/woodturning-hand-tools/woodturning-box-sets~~ woodturning], where did it originate from, and what are the techniques available?	+	The various natures of wood define the technique of woodturning. The grain of the wood will change the orientation relative to the axis and the types of tools and techniques needed. No matter what, the grain is always perpendicular to the direction of rotation. There are several other factors which will affect your woodturning, such as moisture and the character of the wood. So, what is woodturning, where did it originate from, and what are the techniques available?

−	[[~~File:xWoodturning1.jpg.pagespeed.ic.9oHQ6J2UNX.jpg\|link=https://www.designingbuildings.co.uk/wiki/~~File:Woodturning1.jpg]]	+	[[File:Woodturning1.jpg]]

	= What is Woodturning? =		= What is Woodturning? =

−	~~[http://www.toolsandtimber.co.uk/tools/woodturning~~ Woodturning] is the art of using ~~[https://www.designingbuildings.co.uk/wiki/Tools~~ tools] to cut and mould shapes onto the wood while it turns on its axis of rotation. It usually uses the main tool called a ~~[http://www.toolsandtimber.co.uk/tools/woodturning/woodturning-lathes~~ wood lathe] which performs operations such as sanding, cutting, knurling, facing, turning, drilling and deformation. The workman operating the machine is known as a turner, and the craft is traditionally referred to as turnery.	+	Woodturning is the art of using tools to cut and mould shapes onto the wood while it turns on its axis of rotation. It usually uses the main tool called a wood lathe which performs operations such as sanding, cutting, knurling, facing, turning, drilling and deformation. The workman operating the machine is known as a turner, and the craft is traditionally referred to as turnery.

−	Through woodturning, you can make items such as candlesticks, ~~[https://www.designingbuildings.co.uk/wiki/Lamp~~ lamps], rolling pins, egg cups, chess pieces, or any wooden piece moulded into a different form. Even though industrial production has replaced much of the production of these items, the wood lathe and turnery is still extremely relevant in the bespoke making of items. Whether this is a hobby or means of employment, woodturning can not only ~~[http://www.toolsandtimber.co.uk/tools/woodturning/woodturning-hand-tools~~ tailor your tools], save time and money, it is also a fun and ~~[http://www.toolsandtimber.co.uk/tools/woodturning/woodturning-finishes~~ satisfying art].	+	Through woodturning, you can make items such as candlesticks, lamps, rolling pins, egg cups, chess pieces, or any wooden piece moulded into a different form. Even though industrial production has replaced much of the production of these items, the wood lathe and turnery is still extremely relevant in the bespoke making of items. Whether this is a hobby or means of employment, woodturning can not only tailor your tools, save time and money, it is also a fun and satisfying art.

−	[[~~File:xWoodturning2.jpg.pagespeed.ic.7159tfXTxP.jpg\|link=https://www.designingbuildings.co.uk/wiki/~~File:Woodturning2.jpg]]	+	[[File:Woodturning2.jpg]]

	= The [https://www.designingbuildings.co.uk/wiki/History History] of Woodturning =		= The [https://www.designingbuildings.co.uk/wiki/History History] of Woodturning =

−	Although we know that the craft of woodturning dates way back, it is limited because of the nature of wood with its fibres prone to rotting. Early lathe ~~[https://www.designingbuildings.co.uk/wiki/Workers~~ workers] would use their bare feet to hold the cutting ~~[https://www.designingbuildings.co.uk/wiki/Tools~~ tools] in place while using their hands to power the lathe.	+	Although we know that the craft of woodturning dates way back, it is limited because of the nature of wood with its fibres prone to rotting. Early lathe workers would use their bare feet to hold the cutting tools in place while using their hands to power the lathe.

	Our first knowledge of bowls and cups being made through woodturning date between 500 and 1500 AD. This comes from excavated shipwrecks such as the Oseburg burial ship and the Mary Rose.		Our first knowledge of bowls and cups being made through woodturning date between 500 and 1500 AD. This comes from excavated shipwrecks such as the Oseburg burial ship and the Mary Rose.
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	As early as the 1500s, a separate fly wheel would power the lathe, but as time progressed the machine adapted to power sources such as water, electricity and steam.		As early as the 1500s, a separate fly wheel would power the lathe, but as time progressed the machine adapted to power sources such as water, electricity and steam.

−	In the 19th and early 20th century, English woodturners would work in turning shops, usually using a master and apprentice system. In the US, ~~[http://www.toolsandtimber.co.uk/tools/~~woodturning ~~woodturnin]g~~ was also a part of the school system curriculum. This included learning how to build furniture and tool management skills – some which can still be seen in some schools today.	+	In the 19th and early 20th century, English woodturners would work in turning shops, usually using a master and apprentice system. In the US, woodturning was also a part of the school system curriculum. This included learning how to build furniture and tool management skills – some which can still be seen in some schools today.

−	[[~~File:xWoodturning3.jpg.pagespeed.ic.L5T4Dxe5G5.jpg\|link=https://www.designingbuildings.co.uk/wiki/~~File:Woodturning3.jpg]]	+	[[File:Woodturning3.jpg]]

	= Techniques of Woodturning =		= Techniques of Woodturning =

−	With the understanding of some basic ~~[http://www.toolsandtimber.co.uk/tools/woodturning~~ wood turning] techniques and having the correct ~~[https://www.designingbuildings.co.uk/wiki/Equipment~~ equipment], you can get extremely creative and produce anything from traditional wooden items to avant-garde style creations.	+	With the understanding of some basic wood turning techniques and having the correct equipment, you can get extremely creative and produce anything from traditional wooden items to avant-garde style creations.

	* Spindle Turning- This is the most common and basic technique in wood turning, and is the simple process of turning the spindle once mounting the wood between the head and tailstock of your lathe. There are several types of spindles which can be used and can be chosen according to individual applications.		* Spindle Turning- This is the most common and basic technique in wood turning, and is the simple process of turning the spindle once mounting the wood between the head and tailstock of your lathe. There are several types of spindles which can be used and can be chosen according to individual applications.
−		+	* Decorative Spindle Turning- This differs to normal spindle turning as it included roughing, sizing and smoothing the stocks of wood. This process needs a more elaborate form of cutting which can make more intricate grooves as well as curves and shapes.
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−	* Decorative ~~[http://www.toolsandtimber.co.uk/tools/woodturning/woodturning-hand-tools/spindle-gouges~~ Spindle Turning-] This differs to normal spindle turning as it included roughing, sizing and smoothing the stocks of wood. This process needs a more elaborate form of cutting which can make more intricate grooves as well as curves and shapes.	+
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	* Segmented Turning- This turning method involved several pieces of wood taken together to form a wood blank. Every segment of wood is glued together before turning. The segmented turning process can create some of the most exciting formations and patterns.		* Segmented Turning- This turning method involved several pieces of wood taken together to form a wood blank. Every segment of wood is glued together before turning. The segmented turning process can create some of the most exciting formations and patterns.
		+	* Faceplate Turning- This single fluid technique does differ to spindle turning and allows much more freedom. A faceplate is a circular metal plate which fixes onto the end of your lathe and can help to hold and save time.
		+	* Bowl Turning- An experienced turner can use a bowl gouge to get a more required result. This technique requires a gouge bevel held on a wood blank and transformed into a bowl shape. With the help of scraping tools, you can create the perfect bowl.
		+	* Alternative techniques include Eccentric turning, therming, green turning, ornamental and much more.

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−	* Faceplate Turning- This single fluid technique does differ to spindle turning and allows much more freedom. [~~http://www.toolsandtimber.co.uk/tools/woodturning/faceplates A faceplate] is a circular metal plate which fixes onto the end of~~ [~~http~~:~~//www.toolsandtimber.co.uk/tools/woodturning/woodturning-lathes your lathe~~] ~~and can help to hold and save time.~~	+
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−	* Bowl Turning- An experienced turner can use a [http://www.toolsandtimber.co.uk/tools/woodturning/woodturning-hand-tools/bowl-gouges bowl gouge] to get a more required result. This technique requires a gouge bevel held on a wood blank and transformed into a bowl shape. With the help of [http://www.toolsandtimber.co.uk/tools/woodturning/woodturning-hand-tools/scrapers scraping tools]~~, you can create the perfect bowl.~~	+
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−	* Alternative techniques include Eccentric turning, therming, green turning, ornamental and much more.	+

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	+	The various natures of wood define the technique of [http://www.toolsandtimber.co.uk/tools/woodturning woodturning]. The grain of the wood will change the orientation relative to the axis and the types of [https://www.designingbuildings.co.uk/wiki/Tools tools] and techniques needed. No matter what, the grain is always [https://www.designingbuildings.co.uk/wiki/Perpend perpendicular] to the direction of rotation. There are several other factors which will affect your woodturning, such as moisture and the character of the wood. So, what is [http://www.toolsandtimber.co.uk/tools/woodturning/woodturning-hand-tools/woodturning-box-sets woodturning], where did it originate from, and what are the techniques available?

	+	[[File:xWoodturning1.jpg.pagespeed.ic.9oHQ6J2UNX.jpg\|link=https://www.designingbuildings.co.uk/wiki/File:Woodturning1.jpg]]
	+
	+	= What is Woodturning? =
	+
	+	[http://www.toolsandtimber.co.uk/tools/woodturning Woodturning] is the art of using [https://www.designingbuildings.co.uk/wiki/Tools tools] to cut and mould shapes onto the wood while it turns on its axis of rotation. It usually uses the main tool called a [http://www.toolsandtimber.co.uk/tools/woodturning/woodturning-lathes wood lathe] which performs operations such as sanding, cutting, knurling, facing, turning, drilling and deformation. The workman operating the machine is known as a turner, and the craft is traditionally referred to as turnery.
	+
	+	Through woodturning, you can make items such as candlesticks, [https://www.designingbuildings.co.uk/wiki/Lamp lamps], rolling pins, egg cups, chess pieces, or any wooden piece moulded into a different form. Even though industrial production has replaced much of the production of these items, the wood lathe and turnery is still extremely relevant in the bespoke making of items. Whether this is a hobby or means of employment, woodturning can not only [http://www.toolsandtimber.co.uk/tools/woodturning/woodturning-hand-tools tailor your tools], save time and money, it is also a fun and [http://www.toolsandtimber.co.uk/tools/woodturning/woodturning-finishes satisfying art].
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	+	[[File:xWoodturning2.jpg.pagespeed.ic.7159tfXTxP.jpg\|link=https://www.designingbuildings.co.uk/wiki/File:Woodturning2.jpg]]
	+
	+	= The [https://www.designingbuildings.co.uk/wiki/History History] of Woodturning =
	+
	+	Although we know that the craft of woodturning dates way back, it is limited because of the nature of wood with its fibres prone to rotting. Early lathe [https://www.designingbuildings.co.uk/wiki/Workers workers] would use their bare feet to hold the cutting [https://www.designingbuildings.co.uk/wiki/Tools tools] in place while using their hands to power the lathe.
	+
	+	Our first knowledge of bowls and cups being made through woodturning date between 500 and 1500 AD. This comes from excavated shipwrecks such as the Oseburg burial ship and the Mary Rose.
	+
	+	As early as the 1500s, a separate fly wheel would power the lathe, but as time progressed the machine adapted to power sources such as water, electricity and steam.
	+
	+	In the 19th and early 20th century, English woodturners would work in turning shops, usually using a master and apprentice system. In the US, [http://www.toolsandtimber.co.uk/tools/woodturning woodturnin]g was also a part of the school system curriculum. This included learning how to build furniture and tool management skills – some which can still be seen in some schools today.
	+
	+	[[File:xWoodturning3.jpg.pagespeed.ic.L5T4Dxe5G5.jpg\|link=https://www.designingbuildings.co.uk/wiki/File:Woodturning3.jpg]]
	+
	+	= Techniques of Woodturning =
	+
	+	With the understanding of some basic [http://www.toolsandtimber.co.uk/tools/woodturning wood turning] techniques and having the correct [https://www.designingbuildings.co.uk/wiki/Equipment equipment], you can get extremely creative and produce anything from traditional wooden items to avant-garde style creations.
	+
	+	* Spindle Turning- This is the most common and basic technique in wood turning, and is the simple process of turning the spindle once mounting the wood between the head and tailstock of your lathe. There are several types of spindles which can be used and can be chosen according to individual applications.
	+
	+
	+
	+	* Decorative [http://www.toolsandtimber.co.uk/tools/woodturning/woodturning-hand-tools/spindle-gouges Spindle Turning-] This differs to normal spindle turning as it included roughing, sizing and smoothing the stocks of wood. This process needs a more elaborate form of cutting which can make more intricate grooves as well as curves and shapes.
	+
	+
	+
	+	* Segmented Turning- This turning method involved several pieces of wood taken together to form a wood blank. Every segment of wood is glued together before turning. The segmented turning process can create some of the most exciting formations and patterns.
	+
	+
	+
	+	* Faceplate Turning- This single fluid technique does differ to spindle turning and allows much more freedom. [http://www.toolsandtimber.co.uk/tools/woodturning/faceplates A faceplate] is a circular metal plate which fixes onto the end of [http://www.toolsandtimber.co.uk/tools/woodturning/woodturning-lathes your lathe] and can help to hold and save time.
	+
	+
	+
	+	* Bowl Turning- An experienced turner can use a [http://www.toolsandtimber.co.uk/tools/woodturning/woodturning-hand-tools/bowl-gouges bowl gouge] to get a more required result. This technique requires a gouge bevel held on a wood blank and transformed into a bowl shape. With the help of [http://www.toolsandtimber.co.uk/tools/woodturning/woodturning-hand-tools/scrapers scraping tools], you can create the perfect bowl.
	+
	+
	+
	+	* Alternative techniques include Eccentric turning, therming, green turning, ornamental and much more.

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	Woodturning is the process of using tools to cut and mould shapes onto wood while it turns on an axis of rotation. It usually uses a tool called a wood lathe which performs operations such as sanding, cutting, knurling, facing, turning, drilling and deformation. The worker operating the machine is known as a turner, and the craft is traditionally referred to as turnery.		Woodturning is the process of using tools to cut and mould shapes onto wood while it turns on an axis of rotation. It usually uses a tool called a wood lathe which performs operations such as sanding, cutting, knurling, facing, turning, drilling and deformation. The worker operating the machine is known as a turner, and the craft is traditionally referred to as turnery.

−	Through woodturning, ~~you can~~ make items such as candlesticks, lamps, rolling pins, egg cups, chess pieces, or any wooden piece moulded into a ~~different~~ form. Even though industrial production has replaced much of the production of these items, the wood lathe and turnery is still ~~extremely~~ relevant in the bespoke making of items. Whether this is a hobby or means of employment, woodturning can ~~not only tailor your tools,~~ save time and money, it is also a fun and satisfying art.	+	Through woodturning, it is possible to make items such as candlesticks, lamps, rolling pins, egg cups, chess pieces, or any wooden piece moulded into a form. Even though industrial production has replaced much of the production of these items, the wood lathe and turnery is still relevant in the bespoke making of items. Whether this is a hobby or means of employment, woodturning can save time and money, it is also a fun and satisfying art.

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−	= The [https://www.designingbuildings.co.uk/wiki/History ~~History~~] of ~~Woodturning~~ =	+	= The [https://www.designingbuildings.co.uk/wiki/History history] of woodturning =

−	~~Although~~ we know ~~that~~ the craft of woodturning ~~dates way back, it~~ is limited because of the nature of wood with its fibres prone to rotting. Early lathe workers would use their bare feet to hold the cutting tools in place while using their hands to power the lathe.	+	What we know about the historic craft of woodturning is limited because of the nature of wood, with its fibres prone to rotting. Early lathe workers would use their bare feet to hold the cutting tools in place while using their hands to power the lathe.

−	Our first knowledge of bowls and cups being made through woodturning date between 500 and 1500 AD. This comes from excavated shipwrecks such as the Oseburg burial ship and the Mary Rose.	+	Our first knowledge of bowls and cups being made through woodturning date from between 500 and 1500 AD. This comes from excavated shipwrecks such as the Oseburg burial ship and the Mary Rose.

−	As early as the 1500s, a separate fly wheel would power the lathe, but as time progressed the machine adapted to power sources such as water, electricity and steam.	+	As early as the 1500s, a separate fly wheel would power the lathe, but as time progressed the machine adapted to use power sources such as water, electricity and steam.

−	In the 19th and early 20th century, English woodturners would work in turning shops, usually using a master and apprentice system. In the US, woodturning was also a part of the school system curriculum. This included learning how to build furniture and tool management skills – some which can still be seen in ~~some~~ schools today.	+	In the 19th and early 20th century, English woodturners would work in turning shops, usually using a master and apprentice system. In the US, woodturning was also a part of the school system curriculum. This included learning how to build furniture and tool management skills – some of which can still be seen in schools today.

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−	= Techniques of ~~Woodturning~~ =	+	= Techniques of woodturning =

−	With ~~the~~ understanding of some basic ~~wood turning~~ techniques and ~~having~~ the correct equipment, ~~you can get extremely creative and~~ produce anything from traditional wooden items to avant-garde ~~style~~ creations.	+	With an understanding of some basic woodturning techniques and the correct equipment, it is possible to produce anything from traditional wooden items to avant-garde creations.

−	* Spindle ~~Turning-~~ This is the most common and basic technique in wood turning, and is the simple process of turning the spindle once mounting the wood between the head and tailstock of ~~your~~ lathe. There are several types of spindles ~~which~~ can be used ~~and can be~~ chosen according to individual applications.	+	* Spindle turning: This is the most common and basic technique in wood turning, and is the simple process of turning the spindle once mounting the wood between the head and tailstock of the lathe. There are several types of spindles that can be used, chosen according to individual applications.
−	* Decorative ~~Spindle Turning-~~ This differs to normal spindle turning as it ~~included~~ roughing, sizing and smoothing ~~the~~ stocks of wood. This process needs a more elaborate form of cutting which can make more intricate grooves as well as curves and shapes.	+	* Decorative spindle turning: This differs to normal spindle turning as it includes roughing, sizing and smoothing stocks of wood. This process needs a more elaborate form of cutting which can make more intricate grooves as well as curves and shapes.
−	* Segmented ~~Turning-~~ This turning method involved several pieces of wood taken together to form a wood blank. Every segment of wood is glued together before turning. The segmented turning process can create some of the most exciting formations and patterns.	+	* Segmented turning: This turning method involved several pieces of wood taken together to form a wood blank. Every segment of the wood is glued together before turning. The segmented turning process can create some of the most exciting formations and patterns.
−	* Faceplate ~~Turning-~~ This single fluid technique ~~does differ~~ to spindle turning and allows much more freedom. A faceplate is a circular metal plate which fixes onto the end of ~~your~~ lathe and can help to hold and save time.	+	* Faceplate turning: This single fluid technique differs to spindle turning and allows much more freedom. A faceplate is a circular metal plate which fixes onto the end of the lathe and can help to hold and save time.
−	* Bowl ~~Turning-~~ An experienced turner can use a bowl gouge to get ~~a more~~ required result. This technique requires a gouge bevel held on a wood blank and transformed into a bowl shape. With the help of scraping tools, ~~you can~~ create the perfect bowl.	+	* Bowl turning: An experienced turner can use a bowl gouge to get the required result. This technique requires a gouge bevel held on a wood blank and transformed into a bowl shape. With the help of scraping tools, it is possible to create the perfect bowl.
−	* Alternative techniques include ~~Eccentric~~ turning, therming, green turning, ornamental and ~~much~~ more.	+	* Alternative techniques include; eccentric turning, therming, green turning, ornamental and more.

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