"Mark Hancock" writes:
Just got to wondering after reading some of the posts what turning
was and what is it really about?

Turning is using a machine to turn wood about an axis while a cutting
tool removes wood in an axially symmetric pattern. Techniques,
purposes, and creativity allow for a wide range of turnings.

Examples:
http://www.delorie.com/wood/projects/threebells/
http://www.delorie.com/wood/projects/turnings/
http://www.delorie.com/wood/projects...reb-plate.html
http://www.delorie.com/wood/tips/parallax-jig.html