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    Must-Have Turning Tools and Gadgets

    May 05, 2020 4 minutes
    Written by: Logan Wittmer

    I don’t think that there’s a facet of woodworking that has nearly the amount of gadgets and gizmos that woodturning has. From tooling to chucks, there’s countless options. However, there are a few pieces of my every-day turning set that I wouldn’t want to do without. Here, I want to share my top five must-have turning tools and accessories.

    THE BEST QUALITY CHUCK

    By far my most used form of wood holding on the lathe is my chuck. The chuck I prefer is shown here. It’s the from . Yes, it’s a pricey investment, but it’s probably the last chuck I’ll ever buy. It’s designed and made in the USA. And the

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