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.
When you see those classic and customized wooden pens and think, “Wow! How did they do that?”, then you’re in luck. In this article, we will tell you everything you’ll need to create your own pen, a step-by-step guide on turning a pen on a lathe, and some tips and tricks along the way. Let’s […]
Turning a Pen on a Lathe Machine: How to Turn a Wooden Pen Read More »
Many are confused about the differences between the live and dead centers of the lathe machine. These allow you to secure your work-piece to your machine for woodturning, metalworking, etc. However, to give you a brief distinction, the dead center is just a stationary point, while the live center lathe has a rotating end. The
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You know something’s not right when you constantly hear a sound from ANY machine. The same goes for your CNC machine, no matter what it’s working on. If you don’t want to waste your steel bars, you’ll have to address your chatter in machining as soon as you hear it. Don’t know if it’s your
How to Stop Chatter on a CNC Lathe Machine: Complete Guide Read More »
What is a lathe machine? Lathe machines are an integral part of any machining operation for those in the know and a highly confusing machine tool for those who aren’t. However, to say they’re quite useful is an understatement. A lathe is an exceptional machine that can do many things if you understand how to
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Most likely, you’ve come here because you’re considering replacing your current one with a high-quality Quick Change Tool Post (QCTP) available on the market. There are always problems concerning machine tools and accessories for many beginning amateurs and practitioners of machining. However, most customers know that a collection of tools called a QCTP, which can
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