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Nor-Cal Woodturners, Inc.

A non-profit corporation promoting the art of Woodturning

An affiliate of the American Association of Woodturners

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This section of the website is dedicated to information about how to get started in woodturning. If you have ideas about articles, magazines, websites, etc to include here, please send them to webmaster@norcalwoodturners.org

Basic Equipment Guide

Neal Addy, a professional turner from Texas has put together a comprehensive, unbiased article that addresses questions about lathe type, and size. What tools are needed for spindle work, pens, bowls, and hollow forms? What sharpening systems are available and how do they differ? How about sanding? As a side note, Neal has attached a link to another article by Jerry Hall that addresses estimating the cost involved to buy a good starter set up. [Submitted by Dwight Rutherford]

How to Avoid a Catch

This document, How To Avoid A Catch , is useful for beginners and coaches. It is from the TurningTalk Website. [Submitted by Ted Turner]
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