<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Chris Parker Woodturner]]></title><description><![CDATA[unique one of kind wood turned textured pieces of art]]></description><link>https://www.chrisparkerwoodturner.com/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 22:04:50 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.chrisparkerwoodturner.com/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Begin Your Woodturning Journey with Hands On Class, Chris will Guide you from your first cut]]></title><description><![CDATA[The first time a rough blank of timber becomes a smooth, rounded form on the lathe, something clicks. What looked like a block of wood starts to feel full of possibility. For many new woodturners, that moment is exciting, but it can also feel a little intimidating. Which tool should touch the wood first? How fast should the lathe run? What does a safe cut feel like? Why does one movement leave a clean ribbon of shaving while another causes a catch? That is exactly where a good class makes all...]]></description><link>https://www.chrisparkerwoodturner.com/post/begin-your-woodturning-journey-with-hands-on-class-chris-will-guide-you-from-your-first-cut</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a7dfe1e9eafd9eb8e5a325c</guid><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 18:26:16 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Chris Parker</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>