A wood lathe is an important tool for woodworkers, but if you're just starting to get into the hobby, you might not realize ...

Today, cheap dodgy machine tools are more readily available than ever. Sometimes though, there’s great value in putting a simple and rugged version of your own, as demonstrated by [bartworker]’s ...

Cleaning and setting up a beautiful early 20th century wood lathe made by "Officine Manfredi Bongioanni" in Fossano, Italy.

When someone says ‘wood lathe’ the average person would think of a lathe used for turning pieces of wood into ornate shapes. But what if that lathe was also made of wood. Would that be a wood wood ...

Believe it or not, until recently I had never done any turnings. I have been messing with wood for a solid twenty years and never once have I even turned on a lathe. I’ve seen Norm do it a bazillion ...

Choosing between veneers and lathe work depends on the project. Veneers are ideal when cost efficiency and a beautiful ...