Woodturning Top Tips

Join Colwin and Ben as they take you through some useful top tips for anyone starting out. Our very own beginner woodturner Steph Beddows joins them for some beginner-friendly projects.

How To Turn A Bowl

Follow Colwin as he talks Steph through turning her first bowl. From first steps, including essential prep work and work holding on the lathe, to correct lathe speeds and more. Understand some of the common errors that beginners can make when they first start in their woodturning journey.

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How to turn a bowl

How To Turn A Pen

Ensure your pen turning stays on track as with Ben and Steph as they demonstrate common errors that beginners can make as well as offering useful advice on making your very first pen!

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How to turn a pen

Essential Woodturning Tools and Accessories

Axminster Workshop AW305WL Woodturning Lathe - 230V

£419.98

This benchtop lathe offers excellent capacity, capabilities and power. With a turning capacity of 457mm, you can enjoy years of trouble-free pleasure.

Axminster Workshop AW305WL Woodturning Lathe - 230V

Woodturning Tool Set

£139.98

The perfect set for anyone looking to start woodturning.
Read our helpful guide to buying your first woodturning tools set.

Woodturning Top Tips

Axminster Woodturning SK80 Chuck with Jaws

From £149.98

This handy starter kit includes the SK80 Chuck, made entirely of stainless steel, and and our most popular ‘C’ jaws.

Woodturning Top Tips

Axminster Woodturning O’Donnell Dovetail Jaws 3-in-1 Set

£179.98

An incredible useful set of jaws perfect for a variety of projects.

Axminster Woodturning O’Donnell Dovetail Jaws 3-in-1 Set

Axminster Woodturning 21mm Pro Live Centre

£44.98

This popular centre offers several advantages including making it easy to centre on your work.

Woodturning Top Tips

Axminster Woodturning Pen Turning Starter Package

£89.98

Fancy trying your hand at pen turning? This handy kit includes an array of tools to make beautiful and unique pens.

Axminster Woodturning Pen Turning Starter Package

Pack of 6 Woodturning Bowl Blanks

£41.98

Fill in the gaps with this useful set of timber blanks.

Pack of 6 Woodturning Bowl Blanks

Need more help with lathe centres?

Read this helpful guide to decide which is right for you.

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Need more help with lathe centres?

More projects for beginner's...

Our Woodworking Wisdom channel has a variety of projects that'll inspire you to get turning!

Get in touch!

If you're giving woodturning a go for the first time then we'd love to hear how you're getting on and see some of your first creations! Comment below or send us a photograph and tell us all about your projects. Alternatively, get in touch via our social media platforms. Find us on Facebook or connect with us on Instagram using #axminsterwoodturning to @AxminsterTools.