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.
Turning a pen is my favorite beginner project. It’s also one of my favorite go-to gift ideas to turn. Pens are usually turned out of wood or resin. This post focuses on wood. Turn a pen out of wood for yourself or as a unique gift for someone else. Every time I have given a hand-crafted pen, the recipient has been in awe. And a pen is something that will get used every day!
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Do you enjoy handmade cocktails? Or know someone who does? Make a muddler for your bar or as a gift for someone else.
Wood Turning Project: Simple Cocktail Muddler Read More »
A lathe is a machine that rotates a workpiece and a mini lathe indicates the size of the machine and subsequent workpiece size compared to a full-sized, industrial floor standing lathe. As the smallest lathe size a mini lathe is sometimes also called a micro lathe or pen lathe. The latter name comes from the
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Woodworking and metalworking are crafts that have been honed over centuries. The tools used in these crafts play a pivotal role in the outcome of the work. Among these tools, lathe tools hold a special place. They shape, cut, and finish materials, bringing life to a craftsman’s vision. But how does one differentiate between a
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Woodturning is a versatile craft that allows you to create a wide range of items, from functional pieces to decorative art. If you’re looking for some inspiration, here are 36 unique wood turning project ideas that you can try, plus a great video tutorial I’ve found to go along with it! Of course for any
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