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. Building your own tools is a satisfying endeavor, even more so ...

The core of the build is a hefty wooden base, something that is a core component of any good machine tool. It was built from a large beam sourced from a ship supply house, and originally used to ...

Users report that Harbor Freight wood lathes are good value for money, as well as being heavy and solid, but some models ...

An easy-to-make lathe using a regular drill can be a game changer for your workshop. This simple yet brilliant DIY idea shows ...

Wood-turning lathes are essential for creating any roughly cylindrical wooden object from pens to large table legs, and ...

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.

The speed ranges of wood lathes can vary significantly, so it’s important to make sure your required speed is available. Power Generally speaking, larger lathes will have more powerful motors.

LEXINGTON, N.C. — Many people learn to work with wood from a family member, but Andrew McCarn taught himself with the help of the internet. When he starts to work with a piece of wood, he is … ...

An curved arrow pointing right. Xylo Bats is a company in Texas crafting custom wooden baseball bats. Owner Leland Wetzel made his first bat in 2012, and now the company produces over 1,000 bats a ...

Apr. 20—Standing in his home garage, Cal St. Peter places a round of Flathead Lake cherry wood onto a power wood lathe. With the press of a button, the wood spins. St. Peter picks up a knife ...