[Zach] enjoyed using his wood lathe, but it didn’t come with a digital readout. Thankfully, retrofitting one was an easy, straightforward project. After a little research, ...

Most wood-turning lathes have several functionalities built-in, including variable speed control, forward and reverse motion, and a handwheel for adjusting the tailstock.

Get over your fear of the lathe and learn how to use it on reclaimed wood to make a beautiful and unique pen at 10 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 7 at 2nd Chance Wood in Corunna. We'll show you how to ...

Wood turning is fast becoming a popular hobby for woodworkers of all skill levels. You can buy your own wood lathe or build your own. He always starts with wood and materials that are readily ...

Ever use a lathe? No? Neither had [Jack Hauweling], but that didn’t stop him from building his own and learning how!. Lathes are a lot of fun, especially for small wood working projects.

Awesome. And I just found out that my U. DOES offer a class on machine shop basics, including how to use a CNC lathe, and Welding! 2 hour class, once a week, plus open time when the shop's open!

But when you're in a pinch and want to turn something quickly, you can set up a vertical lathe using your drill press. YouTube woodworker Nick Ferry , used a set of nuts and bolts as his dead ...

If you want to turn wood to make spindles or decorative chair legs, you're going to need a lathe. Rather than spending a fortune on expensive hardware, you can put an old drill to good use instead.