When you think of making something using a lathe,  you usually think of turning a screw, a table leg, or a toothpick. [Uri ...

In this woodworking video I use a woodturning lathe to turn a solid piece of brass into an ornate box. I feel this video ...

The lathe is designed to be a permanent structure ... With two metal spikes serving as a spindle, the log to be turned down is inserted between the puppets, and wedges are used to lock everything ...

In this woodworking video I use a woodturning lathe to turn a piece of aluminum into an ornate box with walnut lid.

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 ...