Could paper hold up on a woodturning lathe? This experiment showed how layers of glued, hardened paper can actually behave like wood, revealing smooth surfaces, wild patterns, and unexpected textures.

On the lathe, the cherry burl revealed stunning swirls, eyes, and patterns hidden beneath its rough exterior. Every cut exposed more of the character that makes burl wood so sought after by turners ...

Adam Hayes, Ph.D., CFA, is a financial writer with 15+ years Wall Street experience as a derivatives trader. Besides his extensive derivative trading expertise, Adam is an expert in economics and ...