Woodturning is becoming the most common hobby among the people of Australia. It is simple, addictive, as well as rewarding. For a novice, you can start making long and thin objects like legs for chair and bed, baseball bats, cue sticks and so on. However, once you understand the basics and sequence of turning, you will be able to make objects like bowls, vases, salt and pepper grinders, lamps, kaleidoscope, and all the things that you can think of.

There are two distinct woodturning techniques: spindle turning and faceplate turning. In spindle turning technique, you will have to clamp the wood blank either at the both ends of the lathe i.e. headstock and tailstock, or at the single end only. With this technique, you can wood turn objects like bats, salt and pepper grinders, candlesticks, and so on. While with the faceplate turning technique, you will have to clamp the wood blank on the circular plate, which later is affixed to the lathe. This technique is mainly used to make wood turned items like platters, bowls, wall hangings, vases, etc. In woodturning, sometimes you might have to combine both these techniques to make an object. For example, to make a stool, you will have to spindle turn the legs and faceplate turn to make its seat.

Before applying your hands on this woodturning hobby, you must know that like any other hobby, you will need certain tools, equipment, and supplies. The first thing that you must acquire is a wood lathe. It is advisable to choose a wood lathe that has variable speed control. Once you acquire a lathe, you must buy various tools like gouges, parting tools, and scrapers. Make sure that these tools are made from carbon steel or high speed steel, so that it will last for a long time.

Finally, to complement your wood turned item, you will need to buy woodturning supplies like kitchen cutlery, salt and peppermill mechanism, weather instrument, insert clock, letter opener, and so on. The quality of these woodturning supplies can bring esthetic value to your item; hence, always buy them from a well-known supplier like P-Square Agencies.

P-Square Agencies is an Australian owned and run mail order firm supplying tools, products, and accessories, which are specially designed for the woodturning hobby. With more than 10 years of experience, they have been able to set such standards that allow them to provide exceptional quality products at a very competitive price.

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