In this video I turn a simple offcut into a custom wooden lid for a ceramic jar using my old metal lathe. I start by laying ...

When someone says ‘wood lathe’ the average person would think of a lathe used for turning pieces of wood into ornate shapes. But what if that lathe was also made of wood. Would that be a wood wood ...

Cleaning and setting up a beautiful early 20th century wood lathe made by "Officine Manfredi Bongioanni" in Fossano, Italy. This old, heavy cast iron tool has stood the test of time, and I am excited ...

Just about every machinist in the United States has encountered an older Hardinge turret lathe during the course of his career. These little machines, commonly referred to as “second operation lathes, ...

3D printers, or even small CNC routers may seem like relatively easy machine tools to obtain for your hackerspace or garage. They are both very useful, but at some point you may want to start working ...