Description
Turn wood in chiefly two methods, spindle and faceplate turning. The key difference between these two is the orientation of the wood grain relative to the axis of the lathe.
Alternative labels
turning wood
lathe work
wood turning
woodturning
Skill type
skill/competence
Skill reusability level
sector-specific
Relationships with occupations
Essential skill
Turn wood is an essential skill of the following occupations:
Woodturner: Woodturners use a lathe to remove superfluous material from wood. The lathe turns the workpiece around its axis, as shape tools are used to obtain the desired shape.
Woodcarver: Woodcarvers manually shape wood into the desired shape using equipment like knives, gouges and chisels. Woodcarvers produce wooden products to serve as decoration, to be integrated into a composite product, as utensils or as toys.
Optional skill
Turn wood is optional for these occupations. This means knowing this skill may be an asset for career advancement if you are in one of these occupations.
References
- Turn wood – ESCO
