Spindle turning is where the grain of the wood runs along the item being made. A range of items made using this technique are shown below:
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| The grain is vertical. | The grain is horizontal and can be clearly seen | The grain is horizontal |
Spindle and faceplate turning can be combined in a project. A typical example is a stool, where the legs are spindle turned and the seat is faceplate turned.
