Jim Jacobs started woodturning more than 40 years ago in high school, but quit in short order. “I wasn’t having fun,” says Jacobs, from Hastings, Minnesota. “My teacher, lathe and tools were not that ...

Want a showstopper piece without hours of stress? This easy woodturning project is designed to catch judges’ eyes and earn you that ribbon. Learn how to pick the right wood, add a standout detail and ...