Woodcarvers are artisans or artists who use tools like knives and chisels to shape wood into decorative or functional items.

Woodturners are craftsperson who uses cutting tools to shape wood into items like bowls, furniture legs, and ornamental forms. They often use tools such as gouges, skews, and parting tools to carve, sand, and finish rotating wood pieces. Key techniques include mounting blanks, roughing out shapes, and hollowing forms