Turning (sage study)
Turning is a sage study in the field of Woodworking, allowing the characters to take rough wood and shape it into parts that can be fitted to existing tools or structures, or used to replace broken or worn pieces. This includes making a new axe or hammer handle that will not slip under use; shaping pegs that will hold joints tight; producing legs that allow furniture to stand properly; and forming spindles or shafts so that a wheel or loom will turn without catching. Turning may be performed directly with edge tools, or with the aid of a simple treadle or bow lathe, which keeps the work in motion while the character applies the cut.
The study also allows the character to use a knife or chisel to cut and shape wood into small objects, including figurines and simple carvings, whether for use, decoration or trade.
providing the ability to shape wood with chisels into round or tapered parts used directly as tool handles, fastening pegs, furniture legs, and working spindles or shafts for wheels, looms and similar devices, allowing such items to be made, matched or replaced so they hold fast, stand level or turn without catching.
