A lathe stand is a dedicated support structure for your lathe machine. Lathe stands are commonly used with midi-sized and larger lathes. Where, by comparison, a mini lathe typically sits on an existing workbench or table. In most cases, lathe stands are sold separately from lathe machines. Sometimes larger lathes come with their own stand […]
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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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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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There’s nothing more frustrating than a dull lathe tool. It slows down your work, affects the quality of your projects, and can even lead to dangerous situations. You’ve probably found yourself wrestling with a piece of wood, trying to get that perfect cut, only to end up with a rough, uneven finish. It’s a problem
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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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