WOODWORKER'S CORNER: The six must-have basic woodturning tools

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Woodturning as a creative hobby is satisfying and rewarding. With the use of suitable woodturning tools and equipment one can churn out a number of decorative and functions items from wood. The possibilities can be numerous, right from bowls, vases, boxes, platters, to various types of hollow forms, utensils, etc. If you are a woodturning enthusiast and want to know about the basic woodturning tools that you must have to pursue this creative craft, then this article will prove to be very helpful to you.

The first thing you will need for woodturning is a good quality lathe. There are a number of factors that you need to consider when buying a lathe. Firstly, choose one that has components and bedway made of cast iron. This will reduce the vibrations when working and will ensure accuracy and stability. A powerful motor, variable electronic speed, proper alignment of the two centres, a hollow tailstock and an integrated spindle lock and indexing system are some of the features that should be considered.