Woodturning at Home
This collection of science-based wood articles will give you an in-depth look at what wood is comprised of and why it reacts the way it does.
Suppliers of Wood, Tools and Supplies
Turning Blanks from Advantage Lumber
Turning Stock - Woodworkers Source
Turning Blanks | Rockler Woodworking and Hardware
Windsor Plywood - Live-edge and Specialty Wood
Wood Turning Blanks from Amazon.com
Craft Supplies USA - Turning Blanks For Bowls, Spindles, Pens And Projects And More
Woodworking Tools & Supplies | KMS Tools & Equipment
Packard Woodworks: The Woodturner's Source
Wood Turning at Rockler: Lathe Chucks, Blanks & Project Kits
Wood Turning | Tropical Exotic Hardwoods
Figured woodturning blanks and craft wood
Woodworkers Source Your Friendly Lumber Supplier
Wholesale Hardwood Lumber Suppliers
Woodworking Dust Control & Safety
Cyclone and Dust Collection Research
Woodworking Dust Collection Tools and Equipment
Oneida Air Systems - Dust Collectors
Safety Equipment for Woodworking in the Woodshop - this woodworking safety guide should act as a checklist before anyone starts working with the wood or tools.
Woodworker's Hardware: Safety and Protection
15 Safety Tools and Gears You Should Have in Your Woodworking Shop
Safety Equipment from Highland Woodworking
Safety Gear Upgrades for Woodworkers (If you are using older woodworking tools or equipment, you might want to read this page of updated safety gear that has come out in recent years.)
Wood Magazine: Shop Safety Checklist
Woodworking Machines - General Safety Tips - The Canadian Center for Occupational Health and Safety has put together a list of safety tips for anyone working with woodworking machines.
WoodTurning and Woodworking Galleries and Blogs
Gallery of Wood Art (this is from the American Association of Woodturners. Check back often to find current and upcoming exhibits to check out!)
Ana White | Woodworking Projects - Anna White's blog is FULL of woodworking projects and tips for all ages and skill levels.
Woodturner's Resources - Websites and Blogs (Brows this collection of hundreds of woodturner's websites and blogs)
The World of Woodturners - This website provides a monthly featured artists with a biography and a collection of their woodwork and art. Bookmark this and check back often!
WoodTreks - A video blog by Keith Cruickshank for all things wood art and wood craft related.
WoodGrears - This is a wood working blog from the perspective of an engineer. Read through all of the posts to get a scientific background on the how and why of these wood working projects!
The Science of Wood and Woodworking
The Wood Database: Explore Wood
Virginia Tech Dendrology - Wood Identification - Brose this collection of over 60 wood grain images to identify the specific tree.
United States Department of Agriculture Forest Service - the official governmental website of the USDA
Woodworking can be a science project
Best Decking Material: Wood or Composite?
Wood Science - from Fine WoodWorking - this collection of science-based wood articles will give you an in-depth look at what wood is comprised of and why it reacts the way it does.
What Tree Is That? - The Arbor Day Foundation has provided you with an illustrated tree identification guide for the United States.
Ohio Public Library Information Network: What Tree is It?
Other Woodturning and Woodworking Links
Woodworking: Best Hardwood Species for Spindle Turning - not sure what type of wood to use? Here are 9 examples for spindle turning.
Woodturning Learning Center (TPT)
workshop companion: woodworking resources and education
Woodworking For Mere Mortals (wood working projects, plans and woodworking basics!)
Basic Woodturning Safety Checklist