Expert DIYer April Wilkerson builds a lathe stand with a pull-out grinder shelf for shop efficiency and safety.

When you think of making something using a lathe, you usually think of turning a screw, a table leg, or a toothpick. [Uri Tuchman] had a different idea. He wanted to make a clock out of the gears used ...

It’s a cliche that the only machine tool that can make copies of itself is the lathe. It’s not exactly true, but it’s a useful adage in that it points out that the ability to make big round things ...

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Starting a woodworking hobby is a great way to learn a creative and functional skill, but let’s be honest, most beginner projects can be a little underwhelming. Don’t get me wrong, I’m all for ...

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• Having trouble with chatter when turning or parting on a lathe? Turn the cutting tool upside down and reverse the machine’s spindle rotation. This creates a pulling force against the machine’s ...