Wood turning is a specialized discipline within woodworking. Unless you are fabricating products for clients that require turned items very often, it is highly recommended that you subcontract out any demand that you may have.

The equipment needed for producing high quality woodturnings is somewhat expensive, and if it is not in constant use, it will take up valuable floor space.

Secondly, most woodworkers are not specifically trained to use a lathe either. Even though many woodworkers that have taken training through a school have had some experience turning on a wood lathe, they are not practiced enough to do this task professionally.

Additionally, a shop that specializes in wood turning will most likely have use of a CNC lathe, or other sophisticated lathes that can produce multiple copies at one time.

Bottom line is that you should find yourself a reliable wood turning specialist, one that has the quality you are looking for, and delivers on time.