• Having trouble with chatter when turning or parting on a lathe? Turn the cutting tool upside down and reverse the machine’s spindle rotation. This creates a pulling force against the machine’s ...

In this woodworking project, I demonstrate how to craft a segmented aluminium vase using a wood lathe. Combining sapele hardwood with aluminium pieces, I show the step-by-step process of cutting, ...

Cut scrap wood to a 3/4" to 17 mm square and center on the lathe. Turn handle first and afterwards drill hole for inserting magical objects into handle. Turn the tip making sure to have the end of the ...