Witness the incredible craftsmanship behind stunning wood designs created using a wood lathe machine. This video takes ...

Most wood-turning lathes have several functionalities built-in, including variable speed control, forward and reverse motion, and a handwheel for adjusting the tailstock.

There are a variety of special woodturning tools you can use, including gouges and skews. A basic set of woodturning tools cost a little over $100 and lathes start at around $300-$700.

Woodturning will open up a whole new world of smooth, rounded possibilities in your woodworking projects. But to get started, you'll need some new tools.

Having a lathe at home will open the doors to many DIY projects. Traditionally lathes are used to shape wood and metal by ‘cutting’ into the turning wood.

The lathe is a simple enough tool to understand, but requires much practice to truly master. During the turning process, it’s often necessary to inspect the workpiece. This generally necessit… ...