Woodworking is a process that creates things out of wood. There are various ways used in woodworking. One such process is wood turning. Woodturning is a form of woodworking that is used to create wooden objects on a lathe. It differs from most other forms of woodworking in that the wood is moving while a stationary tool is used to cut and shape it.

Many intricate shapes and designs can be made by turning wood. Some of the more common ones are furniture parts, food vessels, pool cues and musical instruments. Wood turners are skilled artisans who produce pieces in volume. Others are artists who use wood turning as a means to come up with creative pieces in limited quantities. Wood turning may also be combined with other techniques to come up with unique wood pieces.