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"Woodturning is a form of woodworking that is used to create wooden objects on a lathe. Woodturning differs
from most other forms of woodworking in that the wood is moving while a (relatively) stationary tool is used to cut and shape it.
Many intricate shapes and designs can be made by turning wood.
There are two distinct methods of turning wood: spindle turning and faceplate turning. In spindle turning, the grain of the wood runs lengthwise, parallel to the bed of the lathe. In face plate turning, the grain |
of the wood runs perpendicular to the axis of rotation. Most bowls, platters and many vessels are face plate turned. Pens, furniture legs, spindles, and some vessels are spindle turned. It is the orientation of the grain that determines the method in use. Spindle turning is named for the type of product originally produced, while faceplate turning is named for an early method of attaching the material to the lath.The distinction between spindle turning and faceplate turning is due to the fibrous nature of the material. When wood is cut in such a way that the fiber being cut is not supported by the fiber below it, it tends to separate and tear. This "tearout" exhibits a rough, highly undesirable surface texture and greatly reduces the value of any product exhibiting it. The direction of cut is different in spindle turning and faceplate turning because cutting in the wrong direction causes tearout. Spindle turning cuts are made from high points toward the axis on the outside of the piece, and from the axis toward the outside when hollowing. When faceplate turning, the opposite obtains.
Segmented Turning - a method of woodturning where the wood blank is constructed from many individual pieces of wood (segments) which are laminated together before being turned. Many interesting patterns can be generated through the process of lamination and shaping on the lathe."
Information found: Wikipedia Encylopedia
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