Skip to main content

Tools and Hardware - Buy, Sell, Trade, Discuss

Woodturning Fundamentals - Fundamentals Overview

See this attachment from the American Association of Woodturners, Fundamentals Overview of Woodturning, Spring 2019, 17 pages.

Especially informative for the new woodturner, or seasoned folks wanting to review the basics.


Table of Contents listed below.


  • Lathe Parts and Accessories
  • Parts of a Turning Tool
  • Spindle Gouge Shapes, Angles
  • Skew Chisels and Parting Tools
  • Bowl Gouge Shapes and Angles
  • Scrapers Scrapers Scrapers
  • Carbide-Insert Tools
  • Measure Sharpening Angle
  • Grinder Angle
  • Grinder Angle with Protractor
  • What is Bevel Rubbing
  • Grain Direction of the Lathe
  • Grain Direction and Turning Tools
  • Safety Tips for Turning


Bob Raasch

arrow_backReturn to Forum