A review of the Powermatic 3520B wood lathe from Wood Lathes Online. The Powermatic is a very powerful and heavy lathe, with lots of nice feature such as outboard turning, electronic variable speed control and a digital RPM readout. Perfect for experienced wood turners looking to work on large projects.
Saturday, June 5, 2010
Powermatic 3520B Wood Lathe
A review of the Powermatic 3520B wood lathe from Wood Lathes Online. The Powermatic is a very powerful and heavy lathe, with lots of nice feature such as outboard turning, electronic variable speed control and a digital RPM readout. Perfect for experienced wood turners looking to work on large projects.
Friday, June 4, 2010
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Thursday, June 3, 2010
Dual purpose lathe
It clamps to the bed with a threaded wooden rod and a big wooden washer. It was a chance to use the ¾" tap & die I bought a while ago - I've never found that many sensible applications for it. Now I can use it for spindle turning...
as well as for bowls...
It also means that I can leave it in the van and not have to keep schlepping my other lathe in and out of the garden workshop.
Check out this great review of the Jet JWL 1220 wood lathe.
Wednesday, June 2, 2010
Caring for Wood Lathe Tools
A guide to caring for your wood lathe tools. Sharp, well maintained tools will go a long way towards insuring that you produce good work as quickly and easily as possible. A lot of people neglect proper tool care, but it's a very important of quality wood turning.
Monday, May 31, 2010
Power Tools For A Hand Tool Shop
You can save a lot of money by checking out this woodturning lathe sale.
Sunday, May 30, 2010
GWA Field Trip to Hardwoods Inc
The warehouse buildings are quite massive - most of those stacks are 8/4 sticks about 12 feet long. These conveyor type contraptions help to move sticks as they're graded - quite a job
These stacks were all of 8/4 poplar getting ready for the kiln (so what you see is all wet) - quite a site seeing so much hardwood. These shots are of the kiln - the control stations in the back let you set the temperature and humidity.
These massive doors slide apart so the pallets of wood can be moved in or out - the smaller door allows the kiln operator access to check the moisture content of the wood - something that's done multiple times as the wood is dried (usually over a period of many days).
The plan re-uses saw-dust as fuel for the kiln - this shows some of the furnace with valves to control the mix. That's about it - thanks for looking in. -- John
You can read more about woodturning lathe tools right here.
Saturday, May 29, 2010
AN EAGLE
Check out this guide to buying a wood lathe if you're in the market for one.
Friday, April 23, 2010
Jet JWL 1220 Wood Lathe Review
Take a look at this review of the Jet JWL 1220. The 1220 is one of the most popular wood lathes on the market, and for good reason. It's powerful and heavy enough to provide smooth turning, even on large pieces, but not so big that it's unwieldy for smaller projects. This wood lathe is great for a variety of tasks and has a very nice feature set.
Wednesday, April 7, 2010
Cheap Lathes | Home of the Wood Lathe
If you're looking for a cheap wood lathe this is the place to start. This post discusses some of the options when it comes to some of the less expensive lathes on the market. Whether your looking for a hobby lathe or a more fully featured instrument you can find it here.
Thursday, April 1, 2010
Turncrafter Plus - PSI Wood Lathe
Tuesday, March 30, 2010
Jet Mini Lathe Video Review - 1014i/1014vsi
A great video review of the 1014i and 1014vsi from Jet tools. These are very nice mini wood lathes, and this video explains many of their features in depth. I definitely recommend checking it out.
Monday, March 29, 2010
Wood Lathe Chucks
A list of some great wood lathe chucks, with reviews, specs and pricing information. A Wood lathe chuck is a device designed to grip a piece of wood in order for it to be turned on a lathe. There are many different designs and types of chucks, suitable for different pieces. Three and four jaw chucks are the most commonly used in wood turning. This is a great place to start looking for a good lathe chuck.
Sunday, March 28, 2010
Buying a Wood Lathe
Wednesday, March 24, 2010
About Wood Lathes
Tuesday, March 23, 2010
Lathe Cutting Tools | PSI Chisel Set
A review of the LCHSS8 lathe cutting tools from PSI. This is a good set of wood lathe tools, comes with 8 chisels in the box and overall is of good quality. The set includes a parting tool, spear scraper, two skew chisels, round nose scraper, bowl gouge, spindle gouge and roughing gouge. It's available on Amazon with free shipping, and is comparable to other quality sets at a much better price.
Saturday, March 20, 2010
Jet Lathes on Sale | 1014I-1014VSI
Jet lathes are currently on sale, check out this post to save 20%-30% on the some of the most popular models of mini wood lathes available. Two of the bestselling models are at reduced prices as long as stock lasts.
Wood Lathe for Sale
Friday, March 12, 2010
5 Wood Lathe Tool Care Tips
A list of tips for taking care of your wood lathe tools. Follow these steps to produce great results and keep you tools in great condition for years. Well maintained tools make all the difference in wood turning so make sure you take care of your tools!
Thursday, March 11, 2010
Buy a wood lathe on sale
It can be very aggravating running all over the place looking at the same lathes over and over again to find a good price, and the salesperson is trying to sell you on the most expensive one. On the internet you can shop around easily, and compare reviews and specs before making a decision. It's a no brainer in my opinion!
Monday, March 8, 2010
Caring for Wood Lathe Tools
Wood Lathe Jig Video
A video of Rex Burningham demonstrating how to properly use a jig and grinder to sharpen wood lathe tools. It's very important to keep you tools sharp and this video is a good place to get started.
Saturday, March 6, 2010
Jumbo Lathe Chuck Jaws - PSI CJAWFJ2
A review of PSI jumbo lathe chuck jaws. These extra large flat jaws from are a great addition to a wood lathe chuck. They are compatible with any 'C' type chuck and can fit pieces up to 8 inches in diameter. Large jaws are essential if you want to do bowl turning, and are designed to hold your bowl while you finish the bottom.
Wednesday, March 3, 2010
Wood Lathe Tools Article on Ezine
Monday, March 1, 2010
General Lathe 25-200M1
A review of the General International 25-200M1 wood lathe. This lathe comes with a 12" bed and a 0.75 horsepower motor operating at 110 volts. This is a variable speed lathe and spindle speed is electronically controlled for greater precision. This is a high quality Canadian made lathe, with lots of interesting features and is great for fine detail work.
Sunday, February 28, 2010
How to choose wood lathe tools
Choosing the right wood lathe tools can be tough, it's not obvious
what task each one is best suited for. Take a look at this article on
eHow, it's a very good place to start. It explains the function of
different wood turning tools and provides some very sensible tips on
the best way to approach a new wood turning project.
Friday, February 26, 2010
Barracuda Wood Lathe Chuck System
A review of the CSC3000C wood lathe chuck set from PSI. This set works with any size lathe and can fit large or small turning projects. This is a great beginner set providing good quality at a discount price.
Monday, February 22, 2010
Wood Lathe Tools
This is a great set of mini wood lathe tools from PSI. These tools aren't fancy, but they are well made and durable. This set of wood lathe tools is a great value. These are chinese made, so you don't get the same attention to detail and finish as you would on American or British made tools, but these come at a fraction of the price
Moulding Profile Chart
Check out this great post on moulding, it includes some good tips and a link to this very helpful chart.
Saturday, February 20, 2010
Bowl Turning Done Quick
Andy from Cobweb Crafts shows how quickly a wood bowl can be made on a lathe. This can take hours for an amateur, but he whips out a professional looking bowl in a matter of minutes. Anyone who appreciates wood turning should check out the video. He goes form blank to bowl in under ten minutes.
JET JML 1014L Wood lathe
Tuesday, February 16, 2010
Great info on wood lathe tools
Monday, February 15, 2010
Great Squidoo Lens on Wood Lathes
Wood Lathe Chucks
Thursday, February 11, 2010
Wood Lathes
Lathes are also used in metalworking, glassworking and pottery. The principle behind the wood lathe is similar to the potter's wheel. In a lathe the piece of wood is held in place by a wood lathe chuck and turned at high velocity. Ornamental lathes can be used produce three-dimensional wood pieces that can be very complex and beautiful. The wood is held in position by one or two centers, which can be moved to allow for differing wood lengths. Other holding methods are clamping the wood about the axis using a chuck or collet, or attaching it to a faceplate, using clamps or dogs.
Cue sticks, table legs, bowls, baseball bats, musical instruments can all be made using wood lathes.
If you've never used a wood lathe before you owe it to yourself to try one out. The experience can be very fun and rewarding. Making a table leg on a lathe can bring out the artist in anyone, and it is a lot of fun watching a chunk of wood fly around at high speeds.