Woodturners Wonders Blog

Essential Woodturning Safety Gear and Supplies

Ken Rizza Posted on November 11 2021

A woodturning workshop can be a dangerous place, but with the essential woodturning safety gear and supplies, you can eliminate the threat of harm.

Different Ways To Maintain Your Lathe

Ken Rizza Posted on November 11 2021

The lathe is the most essential tool a woodturner has, and they need to preserve it. Know the different ways to maintain your lathe woodturning tool.

Common Woodturning Mistakes and How To Avoid Them

Ken Rizza Posted on November 10 2021

When starting any hobby, it’s normal to mess up. Be aware of some of the most common woodturning mistakes and how to avoid them in the future.

Can You Sharpen Chisels Using a Bench Grinder?

Ken Rizza Posted on November 09 2021

Your tools experience a lot of wear and tear, so sharpening them is a necessity. Know how you can sharpen chisels using a bench grinder to expedite results.

The Advantages of Orbital Sanders for Woodturners

Ken Rizza Posted on November 08 2021

When you need to put the finishing touches on a wooden piece, be aware of the advantages of orbital sanders for woodturners to get the best finish possible.

Sanding Techniques: Tips for Getting Beautiful Wood Finishes

Ken Rizza Posted on October 19 2021

Polishing wood is a necessary step for structural and aesthetic reasons. Be aware of some tips for getting beautiful wood finishes for your projects.

Essential Woodturning Tools and Their Uses

Ken Rizza Posted on October 04 2021

To make the most out of your workshop, be aware of the essential woodturning tools and their uses to improve your technique and enhance your pieces.

How Often Should You Sharpen Your Woodturning Tools?

Ken Rizza Posted on September 01 2021

Knowing how often you should sharpen your woodturning tools will make you a better woodturner. You’ll be able to make crisper cuts, smoother wood, and more.

3 Must-Know Basics of Woodturning for Beginners

Ken Rizza Posted on September 01 2021

When getting into woodturning as a hobby, you must be familiar with several must-know basics of woodturning for beginners to keep yourself safe.

Ultimate Sanding Kit Best Practices

Ken Rizza Posted on January 19 2021

Has this ever happened to you? You stick a sanding disk on your hook and loop holder an...

Picture This: Photography Tips & Tricks! (by Zach Morgan)

Ken Rizza Posted on October 22 2020

Hello, one and all! My name is Zach, and I am the product photographer and videographer...

Perfect Circle Bowl Blanks. Ken's article in the AAW magazine

Ken Rizza Posted on October 17 2020

Here is an easy to build jig using readily available parts to get you turning faster.

Head to Head comparison of Tormek Diamond Wheels to WoodTurner's Wonders CBN Wheels for Blade Sharpening

Bold Commerce Collaborator Posted on November 22 2019

Head to Head comparison of Tormek Diamond Wheels to Woodturners Wonders CBN Wheels. by ...

Modern Tool Steels and Grinders - by Tom Wirsing

Bold Support Posted on June 04 2019

Super Nova use for joiner's bench

Ken Rizza Posted on January 22 2018

The Super Nova LED Shop Lamp is easily the best bench light I’ve ever used, and it’s way better than anything currently on the market. Here are some ideas and specs for easy mounting to a joiner's bench - maximizing light efficiency.

Chris Ramsey is impressed with WoodTurners Wonders

Ken Rizza Posted on July 27 2017

The pros know where to go for the best products at the best prices.

10-inch, 1000-grit CBN wheel—makes sharpening fast and efficient

Bold Support Posted on July 17 2017

Hi, Ken, I received the new CBN 10-inch wheel to replace my water grinding stone. It wo...

I am a Wood Turner

Ken Rizza Posted on June 10 2017

The wood spins creating a blur
which becomes the canvas on which I paint;
it has no beginning or end, only limitless possibility.
No artist brushes here, only knives of steel
to create the image inside waiting to be freed.

Super Nova Magnetic Lathe Lamp

Ken Rizza Posted on August 26 2016

Three LEDs and a 30″ flexible neck deliver durable, excellent task lighting. by Rob Po...

This is a serious shop lamp

Ken Rizza Posted on June 17 2016

Basically, the properties of lighting are intensity, distance from source to the object, angle of incidence, and quality. The Super Nova lamp from Woodturners Wonders delivers big time on all counts. Developed by woodturner and inventive guy Ken Rizza for use with a lathe but is just as useful for general woodworking.

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