Intermediate Turning Tool Set - HSS - 6 Piece

It’s the time of year when the air turns crisp and the colors abound in nature to inspire ideas as the holiday spirit starts to come alive with creativity in woodshops everywhere.  When we think of Autumn, the aromatic flavors of fall fill the air with pumpkin pies, apple desserts, canning for the upcoming winter months, kids playing in leaf piles, bonfires and sawdust!  Fall festivals with homemade goods featuring crafts and hot apple cider begin to pop up in many communities.  Many types of woodworking projects can also be found, like these pumpkin creations by woodworker, turner and carver, Rex Kenyon.  We asked Rex to create two different style pumpkins, one for Halloween and one for Thanksgiving, and here is what he came up with.  You’ve got to take a serious close-up look at these pumpkins shown left to determine if they indeed are fruit or wood!  How did Rex make these come to life?  Let’s find out!

As Americans approach another Veterans Day, Woodcraft will sponsor its 11th anniversary Turn for Troops National Turn-a-Thon the weekend of Nov. 7-8. Please check with your local store schedules for participation, as each store may offer different dates and times.  Some stores are offering this during the week before Veterans Day Weekend, and some the following weekend.  Pens crafted during this event will be sent to military personnel serving overseas and those in rehabilitation centers.  If you wish to join in, please contact the nearest Woodcraft store for your local turn-a-thon details.

If you haven’t heard of woodworker Jory Brigham, don’t worry – you will. The California free-spirited family man designs and handcrafts unique furniture using mostly domestic hardwoods and time-honored techniques in his Paso Robles studio, overlooking the vineyards in wine country. His look is rugged, earthy and retro – much like the furniture he creates.

As part of our Mother’s Day series, we will introduce you to several superstar moms (and grandmothers!) who combine their love of family with their love of woodworking. Meet Andy Fischer - mother, grandmother, former pro golfer, woodturner.

Sally Ault is a talented and versatile woodturner who can apparently turn anywhere she goes - including the beach! Read her interesting story here ...