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.
One of a machinist’s most versatile tools is the knee mill, and it’s amazing how many operations they can carry out on a workpiece. The idea behind it emerged in 1936 when Rudolph Bannow’s company produced a vertical mill with a knee and column, a rotating turret, and a sliding ram head. Of all machine […]
What Is a Knee Mill & How Do They Work? [Full Guide] Read More »
Face milling and peripheral milling operations are two terms you might encounter when dealing with the different machining processes. While both aim to remove material from a workpiece with a rotating milling cutter, face milling and peripheral milling still have KEY DIFFERENCES, specifically in how they perform their tasks. But what is the difference between
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The milling and grinding processes are similar machining processes that prioritize material removal but differ in various ways. Either machining operation can handle materials like metal, but it’s important to know which tool to pick up for the job. So what’s the difference between them? I’ll cover their differences and what they’re better at here.
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Calculating the right speed can do wonders, especially when turning wood. When the lathe is too slow, cutting the wood requires a more challenging and tedious experience. On the other hand, if the lathe is too fast, it can be too dangerous, as high-speed projectiles can pose a hazard to everyone near the area. But
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If your room doesn’t have enough space for another large tool, you will need to build a DIY lathe stand so it would take up the least amount of space and be simple to move out of the way. An excellent lathe stand is just as crucial as an excellent lathe. This article will teach
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