Woodturning is a process that uses a rapidly rotating tool to cut away material from a piece of wood. The woodturner uses a variety of hand tools and power tools to create a finished piece that can take many shapes.  Woodturning is a form of art. Pieces created by woodturners can be functional or decorative.

Woodturners use a variety of tools to shape wood. The most common tool is a chisel, which is a sharpened piece of metal that is used to remove small pieces of wood. Woodturners also use gouges and scrapers to remove material from the wood.  Blackburn Furniture Makers has over 20 years of experience in woodturning and carving.