Summary: <a href="https://360woodworking.com/app/uploads/2017/08/Blog_Image_245.jpg"></a>In this episode of 360 with 360WoodWorking, Bradley McCalister shares his views on woodturning, including a bit of his history and the path he traveled to become a woodturner, his opinion on why working on a lathe has grown in the past decade and what trends are showing up in the craft at this time. Then we turn the discussion to how to get started woodturning – his answer may not be what you expected.<br> Join 360 Woodworking every Thursday for a lively discussion on everything from tools to techniques to wood selection (and more). Glen talks with various guests about all things woodworking and some things that are slightly off topic. But the conversation is always information packed and lots of fun.<br> If you have topics you’d like covered in future episodes, click <a href="mailto:360@360woodworking.com">here</a> to send 360woodworking an email.<br> Learning The Basics<br> Bradley McCalister has been involved in woodworking since the age of 12 when he worked with his dad building a desk. After that he built boats and canoes while spending his time in the whitewater rafting industry. While in Colorado building homes – the next stage of life for Bradley – he decides to immerse himself in woodturning. He began as a production art turner, selling to galleries and at craft shows. Today he’s fully invested in woodturning education. He demonstrates and teaches at The Woodworking Shows and is in the process of expanding his website to help build the skills of woodturners of all levels.<br> If you haven’t joined 360WoodWorking already, <a href="http://360woodworking.com?add-to-cart=18263">click here</a> to get even more great woodworking information. You can even give the gift of woodworking knowledge to someone you know, by <a href="http://360woodworking.com?add-to-cart=18263">clicking here</a>.<br>
