Woodturning Issue 358

In issue 358 of Woodturning magazine we have lots for you to enjoy. In Projects, Andrew Potocnik creates a sculptural piece inspired by Russian royalty; Nick Simpson makes a replica of medieval treenware; Chris West turns a segmented candlestick; David Mallory makes mushroom boxes; Sue Harker turns a decorated table light; Les Symonds recreates an ancient Persian hollow vessel; and Colwin Way completes his croquet set.

In our Techniques section, Alan Holtham has an essential guide to buying a new lathe; Mark Palma advises on buying a micro motor; Ian Rudge shares his quick and effective sharpening system; Kurt Hertzog answers readers’ questions; Richard Findley turns a wooden globe; and Andy Coates looks at different surface texture techniques.

In Features, we speak to American woodturner and carver Chris Ramsey; Dennis Wake discusses woodturning as therapy; and Pete Moncrieff-Jury looks at form.

Plus we have the latest news from the woodturning community and a sneak peek of our next issue.

All this and more in Woodturning 358!