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100% Homemade Lathe

100% Homemade Lathe: Although I know other people have built lathes themselves, after an enormous amount of looking on Google, I saw most homemade lathes involve casting and milling, as well as using off the shelf components like chucks and tapers. Being only a high sch…

different things that you can make with a wood lathe

Lathes have been around for centuries and are still used today in various settings. A wood lathe is a powerful tool that can be used to create beautiful and intricate pieces of woodwork. Though their primary purpose is to create cylindrical shapes out of wood, they can also be used to create other objects. In … What Can You Make With a Wood Lathe? 18 Things You Can Make With a Wood Lathe Read More »

100% Homemade Lathe

100% Homemade Lathe: Although I know other people have built lathes themselves, after an enormous amount of looking on Google, I saw most homemade lathes involve casting and milling, as well as using off the shelf components like chucks and tapers. Being only a high sch…

Best Wood Lathe Projects That Sell This 2022! - The Wise Half

Working on wood as your canvas is a challenging project. Here you can showcase your artistic side by carving intricate designs. You'll be surprised at how many people are turning into wood lathe projects. If you have patience and artistic talent you might enjoy doing this work. It might take a while before you go

Roy Underhill’s Double Spring Pole Lathe

Wood turning on a spring pole lathe is all about reciprocation, all about back and forth. For example: Q: “Don’t you get tired of standing on one leg?” A: “Sure, but if you try to work the treadle…

One Minute Workbench – Have Fun Building Something!

I’m pretty happy with the results of this lathe, which you probably heard me voice in the video – if you haven’t seen the video, you can watch it here. In all fairness, I’ve…

Homemade Woodworking Lathe Accessories - Woodturning Tips

I'll show you all the accessories I've made to make the most out of my homemade woodworking lathe. From sharpening jigs to belt sanders.

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Another summary video to show you how to use the belt sander and the thickness sander which I made back then to get the most out of my homemade lathe.
Another summary video, less than 1 minute long. This one is about the knife sharpening system for my homemade lathe. I took the famous Tormek sharpening system as an inspiration to make this sharpening jig, it's perfect for sharpening knifes more safely and accurately.
Another summary video, less than 1 minute long. This one is about the grinding wheel for my homemade lathe. I made it with a simple but ingenious system which lets me sharpen chisels with sandpaper roll. I only have to cut the sandpaper to size and place it on the wheel. To install the sandpaper, I use a bolt on which I've made a groove where I'll put the sandpaper. By turning it, I can tighten the sandpaper enough to sharpen woodturning chisels.
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