This LatheMatters Guides section talks about different methods and tips regarding both wood and metal turning. Here you will find how-to guides, tutorials, buying guides, project ideas and more.
After decades at the lathe, one thing is certain: a quality 4-jaw chuck is a must-have for any woodturner, whether you’re just starting or have years of experience. We have talked about what a 4-jaw chuck is. Now which is the best 4-jaw chuck for a wood lathe? Among the many options available, my personal […]
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If you have leftover scrap wood from previous woodworking or woodturning projects, why not turn those pieces into something beautiful and functional? In this project, we’ll show you how to use a simple glue-up technique to combine various pieces of scrap wood and turn them into a stunning tabletop wooden pedestal stand. This pedestal stand
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Now that we have reviewed what a lathe jaw chuck is, let’s look at one of my favorite types, the 4 jaw chuck. A 4 jaw chuck is commonly used in woodworking and metalworking. It is so named because it has four jaws. These jaws move simultaneously or independently, depending on the type, to hold
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We are excited to announce the Lathe Matters Tool Shop! Our website is here to guide people through their turning journey. This includes helping readers learn about and choose their lathes, and turning tools and accessories without wasting time and money. Therefore, the Lathe Matters team has created a curated list of products for our
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Now that we’ve covered what a lathe chuck is, let’s talk about jaw chucks. A lathe jaw chuck is a type of lathe chuck with adjustable “jaws” that grip your workpiece. Since you can’t physically hold your project while it turns on the lathe, a jaw chuck is like having a strong, precise hand hold
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