As hackers, we’re well accustomed to working with what we have on hand. That’s the name of the game, really. A large majority of the projects that have graced these pages are the direct result of ...

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Instructables user Random_Canadian turned a power drill and miscellaneous other power tool parts into a functioning mini-metal lathe that can machine copper and aluminum. As assembled the mini-lathe ...

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

It can be a rattle, a pen, a combination lock, or candle holder. For 63-year-old Russ Strasburger of Newtown, once it's fastened into his lathe, a simple piece of wood represents a palate of ...

If you want to turn wood to make spindles or decorative chair legs, you're going to need a lathe. Rather than spending a fortune on expensive hardware, you can put an old drill to good use instead. We ...

I have been a long-time lurker over at OWWM.org, a forum dedicated to the love of old woodworking tools, and its sister site, VintageMachinery.org. After my 9-year-old son watched a few woodworking ...

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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 ...