Diy lathe

This awesome mini lathe can be made in just a few minutes. Having a mini wood lathe around for small woodturning projects can come in very handy. With this simple build, we can make all kinds of amazing woodworking jigs. Be sure to subscribe to see what else we can do with this mini wood lathe project.

Turning metal on a wood lathe can be a great way to experiment with shop projects. In this video we’ll explain how to turn brass into a bottle stopper.

Lathes have been around for centuries and are still used today in various settings. A wood lathe is a powerful tool that can be used to create beautiful and intricate pieces of woodwork. Though their primary purpose is to create cylindrical shapes out of wood, they can also be used to create other objects. In … What Can You Make With a Wood Lathe? 18 Things You Can Make With a Wood Lathe Read More »

Jan 17, 2012 - So I was sort of bored the other day (I mean after 8 or 9 super hot sun days in a row things start to get old around the pool!) and started to dig around at my in-laws place ... and look what I found! It has been quite a long time since I have…

Wood turning on a spring pole lathe is all about reciprocation, all about back and forth. For example: Q: “Don’t you get tired of standing on one leg?” A: “Sure, but if you try to work the treadle…

Lathe machine operations are turning operation, facing operation, taper turning operation, knurling operation, grooving operation with PDF.

Retired engineer builds a bowl-turning lathe from scrap parts and a headstock purchased on eBay

There is more than one way to mount turning wood on your lathe. You can turn between centers or you can use a face plate when mounting wood on your lathe.

Working on wood as your canvas is a challenging project. Here you can showcase your artistic side by carving intricate designs. You'll be surprised at how many people are turning into wood lathe projects. If you have patience and artistic talent you might enjoy doing this work. It might take a while before you go

Adding weight to a lathe, or bolting it down to the floor, can stabilize the lathe and deliver a better turning experience. But, is it hard on the lathe?