Welcome to the Lathe Matters Tool Shop! Here you will find a curated reference of products like lathes, accessories, tools and supplies that woodturners and machinists need in addition to a lathe machine. These include some of items from our posts and reviews as well as items that our team has purchased and like.
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Lathes
This section includes links to our top picks of wood lathes and metal lathes from our posts about:
- Best Midi Lathes
- Best Wood Lathe for Beginners
- Best Wood Lathe
- Best Metal Lathe
- Best Mini Metal Lathes
Wood Lathes
Here you will find our top wood lathe picks from our posts about:
Metal Lathes
In this section you will find our top metal lathe picks from our posts about:
Accessories
This category is broken down into Lathe Accessories and Shop Accessories. Lathe Accessories has add-ons for your lathe. If you’re looking to fill in and build out your workshop, check out Shop Accessories.
Lathe Accessories
Lathe Accessories are add-ons to your lathe like jaw chucks, drill chucks, and our pick of the best lathe stands.
Shop Accessories
Looking to fill in and build out your workshop? Check out our Shop Accessories below.
Tools
This section is broken down into four categories: Lathe Tools, Project Tools, Shop Tools and Tool Accessories. Click on each category to learn more.
Lathe Tools
Here you will primarily find the best woodturning tools like gouges and HSS sets.
Project Tools
This section has materials from our Project Ideas like a pen mill set, wire burner set, clamps and more.
Shop Tools
Shop Tools are tools for around the shop. They are not specific to turning projects but are helpful to have like planers, compasses and square rulers.
Tool Accessories
Tool Accessories are generally used to enhance tools like drill bit sets, setup blocks and lathe tool sharpening systems.
Supplies
Supplies are items that get used and need replenishing. We have split Supplies into two subcategories: Project Supplies and Shop Supplies.
Project Supplies
Here you will find supplies for projects like epoxy resin kits, finishing oils, wood boards and blanks, and more.
Shop Supplies
Our Shop Supplies category includes things like dust masks, shop towels, disposable gloves and more.