We tried out several of the wood lathe tools to shape and fine-tune ... Even mini wood lathes will normally use cast iron to ensure that their mobile design does not compromise the project ...

Mini: These bench top lathes are the smallest options, and their 8- to 10-inch ... this could be a perfect option. A wood lathe isn’t much use without a set of tools to work with, and this ...

You can buy your own wood lathe or build your own. He always starts with wood and materials that are readily available in his shop, which keeps his projects within a reasonable budget.

"It's really cool to be able to have his lathe and his workbench to let other people use it ... the many tools available at Makerspace. (Ashleigh Mattern/CBC) They make all of their merchandise ...