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.
A lathe machine is a very useful tool for metal or wood shaping. Some of these operations include threading, drilling, and boring. These are essentially cutting tools and high-speed rotating workpieces mounted on tool posts. The workpiece is what rotates about a vertical axis while a stationary cutting tool works on it. There are different […]
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All lathes need a bed if you want to machine a workpiece properly. It is an anchored position where all the other lathe components are mounted. This solid component is the foundation of your assembly and makes turning your workpiece easier. I’ll cover this all-important part of the lathe machine here and a few different
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If you’re new to machining or woodturning, you might have come across the term mandrel and wondered what it is. Is it one of the parts of a lathe? Or is it a lathe accessory or tool? In this article, you’ll get a simple answer to the question “what are mandrels?”, as well as general
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Disclaimer: As an Amazon associate, I may earn a small percentage from qualifying purchases. Picking up the perfect metal lathe that will best serve your projects is complicated sometimes. You have to have a clear vision of what you’re buying and what project you want to work with. You have to keep in mind what
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Midi lathes are the second most preferable wood lathes among the woodturners after full-size because of their adequate motor power in a comfortable price range and size. Below are eight of the best midi lathes review. As my survey went when writing about the wood lathes of every category from mini to full-size (check here),
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