r/turning

56K archived posts · Jun 2012 – Sep 2026

Woodturning : We take square stuff and make it round!

r/turning

The Reddit corner for all things woodturning. If you have questions, projects, updates, gripes, or any other spiny wood, resin, or metal related thing, here is the place to post it. Check the /r/turning wiki for answers to some of the most frequently asked questions, including which lathe NOT to buy.

Created Jun 18, 2012

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We take square stuff and make it round!

Welcome to r/turning! The Reddit corner for all things woodturning. If you have questions, projects, updates, gripes, or any other spiny wood related thing. Here is the place to post it.

We love to see your projects (Both successes and failures)

#Featured Turning
Above image credit = Uglulyx

#Header Image
Header image credit (left to right) u/MrFurrypants, u/jclark58, u/UndocumentedAmerican, u/tigermaple, u/Guardianoflives, u/Fuck_Off_Cancer, u/curiot,

#/r/turning Rules:

Be nice
Minimum 25 karma to be able to post
No discussion of "Fractal Burning" (AKA lichtenberg wood burning). 30+ people have died attempting this process and any posts related to this potentially deadly process are banned and will be removed.

#Want To Start Turning?

FAQ
r/turning Wiki
Books
A Course in Woodturning:by Milton and Wohlers 1919
Turning Projects WoodTurning Online has just about every turning project you can imagine. From the the simple to the complex
Turning Clubs Stop by the American Association of Woodturners and check out your local chapter. Joining a turning club is a great way to meet local turners, see demos and get wood for turning!

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