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How to Calculate Lathe Speed Chart

How to Calculate Lathe Speed Chart

Guides / Charles Wilson

Calculating the right speed can do wonders, especially when turning wood. When the lathe is too slow, cutting the wood requires a more challenging and tedious experience. On the other hand, if the lathe is too fast, it can be too dangerous, as high-speed projectiles can pose a hazard to everyone near the area. But […]

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How to Build a DIY Lathe Stand - A Step-By-Step Tutorial

How to Build a DIY Lathe Stand – A Step-By-Step Tutorial

Guides / Charles Wilson

If your room doesn’t have enough space for another large tool, you will need to build a DIY lathe stand so it would take up the least amount of space and be simple to move out of the way. An excellent lathe stand is just as crucial as an excellent lathe. This article will teach

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How to Make a Drill Lathe - An Easy Step-By-Step Guide

How to Make a Drill Lathe – An Easy Step-By-Step Guide

Guides / Charles Wilson

A lathe is known to be the mother of all machine tools, but they’re costly and require greater space. The good thing is, you can make one in your workshop and start working on whatever work piece project you have in mind! You may need a handful of wood, a drill machine, screws and bolts,

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How to Use A Steady Rest on a Lathe

How to Use a Steady Rest on a Lathe – A Complete Guide

Guides / Charles Wilson

It’s not always possible to hold the work steady, especially if it will take more than an hour, right?  Setups that help our project become more stable are necessary for us to complete our work. That’s why in this article, I am going to tell you all about using a steady rest on a lathe.

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Turning a Pen on a Lathe Machine- How to Turn a Wooden Pen

Turning a Pen on a Lathe Machine: How to Turn a Wooden Pen

Guides / Charles Wilson

When you see those classic and customized wooden pens and think, “Wow! How did they do that?”, then you’re in luck. In this article, we will tell you everything you’ll need to create your own pen, a step-by-step guide on turning a pen on a lathe, and some tips and tricks along the way. Let’s

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