The class "Calculations for Programming the Lathe" provides an in-depth explanation of various calculations necessary to determine tool positions on the lathe or turning center. Trigonometry and ...

For our turning tests, we used an 8-piece set of wood-turning tools made by PSI Woodworking on the lathe. The Grizzly has a 12-inch swing, which means that from the center tip of the spur that ...

In this Instructable, [maxnoble440] demonstrates the little lathe turning a crayon using a variety of tools from the very sharp to the “safe for all ages.” The geared LittleBits motor turns ...

Different woodturning tool rest platforms work better for different shapes of projects. Not all are compatible with every lathe, so be sure yours matches before purchasing. It’s also worth ...

Performing turning operations on the NGC lathe requires a conceptual understanding of lathe offsets and the ability to enter tool and work offsets using the appropriate steps. Correctly determining ...

If that’s not enough, [Tony] used a rotary encoder to display the cutting tool’s position ... can step up our turning game. It also fits nicely within the spectrum of lathe projects we ...

Effortless DIY: The ArtyMaster Mini Wood Lathe Machine caters to the needs of home DIY, providing a convenient mini lathe woodworking solution. Its sturdy design featuring a solid steel base and ...

Lathes are machines for turning and forming materials ... of chisels to shape the wood by moving the chisels along a tool rest. A metal lathe is like the wood lathe in the type of shapes it ...

The quick production of freeform, large departure components, using an Ultra Precision Diamond Turning Lathe, is possible using the Precitech Slow Tool Servo (STS). The STS uses a Diamond Tuning Lathe ...