The lathe is a simple enough tool to understand, but requires much practice to truly master. During the turning process, it’s often necessary to inspect the workpiece. This generally necessitates ...

Today, cheap dodgy machine tools are more readily available than ever. Sometimes though, there’s great value in putting a simple and rugged version of your own, as demonstrated by [bartworker]’s ...

Yew wood has a reputation among woodturners for its striking grain patterns, rich colors, and smooth finish. In this project, a simple block of yew is mounted on the lathe and slowly shaped into ...