JET Lathe Stand Review

About JET Tools JET Tools has been in business for over 60 years. Metalworking products became their core business line in the 1980s. By the 1990s, they had launched their woodworking product sector. Shortly after, JET Tools began focusing less on importing and more on designing and manufacturing their own products and to higher standards. […]

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What is a Lathe Stand?

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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What is a Mini Lathe?

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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The Best Wood Burning Kits Of 2024 – Elevate Your Craft!

Whether you’re a hobbyist looking to take your woodturning craft to the next level or a professional seeking your first high-quality kit, finding the best professional wood burning kits can be a daunting task. With so many options available on the market, each promising to be the ‘best’, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. However, adding

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