As a Woodturner, you will need to master following:

• avoid tear-out in woodworking
• inspect wood materials
• turn wood
• use turning tools

More generally, a woodturner is also versed in:

• design principles
• lathe machine parts
• manipulate wood
• position cross slide of a lathe
• quality standards
• tend lathe
• types of lathe tools
• types of wood
• wear appropriate protective gear
• wood cuts
• woodworking processes
• woodworking tools
• work safely with machines

It also helps to know the following:

• manufacturing of daily use goods
• manufacturing of furniture
• manufacturing of sports equipment
• sawing techniques
• timber products
• apply wood finishes
• check quality of raw materials
• consult technical resources
• cutting technologies
• dispose of non-hazardous waste
• distinguish wood quality
• identify hazards in the workplace
• inspect quality of products
• keep records of work progress
• meet contract specifications
• monitor automated machines
• operate wood sawing equipment
• perform machine maintenance
• record production data for quality control
• report defective manufacturing materials
• sand wood
• sanding techniques
• set up the controller of a machine
• supply machine
• troubleshoot