The Foot Powered (Treadle) Lathe woodworking video by Chop With Chris is a time lapse of the construction of a foot powered lathe using an antique corn auger flywheel. I use only hand tools ...

The lathe is driven by a treadle, a 'foot motor', and with accessories it can turn ellipses as well as cylinders, cut gear wheels and perform all manner of other work. The lathe was made by Thomas ...