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.
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 […]
What is a Mandrel? Types, Uses, and How it works Read More »
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 types of projects you’re going to design, the machine’s versatility, and many other elements.
6 Best Metal Lathes for your home workshop (2024 update) Read More »
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),
8 Best Midi Lathes for Wood Turners in 2024 Read More »
So you’re looking for a new wood lathe. But every day there seems to be a new one added to the market. So how can you possibly keep track of which lathe is the best? Nobody has the time to test out every lathe. Including me! So I surveyed over 400 active wood turners to
Best Wood Lathes of 2024 (Personalized Quiz!) Read More »
When you see the wood that has a grain running from headstock to tailstock, that’s the spindle. And, as the name suggests, you only use a spindle roughing gouge to turn out that square spindles round. Roughing gouge is the absolute easiest to learn to use properly among all other tools. Unlike the other woodturning
6 Best Roughing Gouges & The Top One: Here’s Why Read More »