Sometimes though, there’s great value in putting a simple and rugged version of your own, as demonstrated by [bartworker]’s woodworking lathe build. The core of the build is a hefty wooden ...

“This wood lathe takes some getting used to, but I think it’s an excellent pick for anyone who wants to hone their skills on wood projects up to 18 inches long.”—Glenda Taylor, Product ...

For some, it is an oscilloscope, for others a bandsaw, but for many metalworkers, it is a lathe. Lathes are expensive if you are seeking a good one, quite cheap if you don’t mind a bad one ...