Turning tools

Lathe machine operations are turning operation, facing operation, taper turning operation, knurling operation, grooving operation with PDF.

Lathes have been around for centuries and are still used today in various settings. A wood lathe is a powerful tool that can be used to create beautiful and intricate pieces of woodwork. Though their primary purpose is to create cylindrical shapes out of wood, they can also be used to create other objects. In … What Can You Make With a Wood Lathe? 18 Things You Can Make With a Wood Lathe Read More »

The key to successful woodturning is preparing the rough wood, securing the wood on the lathe, and to have the wood stay on the lathe as you turn the wood..

Interested in adding beading elements to your next woodturning project? AAW's Bob Patros has a simple way to turn an old gouge into a custom bead tool.

A woodturning hook tool requires a special technique and more finesse than a standard lathe chisel. Watch and learn about the features and how to use it.

Richard Raffan of the American Association of Woodturners explains the process he uses for turning a small, simple tray on the lathe.

Make Your Own Carbide Lathe Tools: I purchased my lathe second-hand about a year ago. It came with a set of alright traditional tools, but nothing special. Since then, I've wanted to try replaceable carbide lathe tools. However, at a price of more than $100 per tool, I couldn't justi…

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Why might someone want to learn oval turning? One of the applications of this skill is to turn a handle for a tool such as an axe or a lathe chisel.

Discover 20 wood lathe projects for all skill levels, from novice to pro. Get inspired with beginner-friendly ideas and advanced woodturning projects. Perfect for woodworking enthusiasts!

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Turning metal on a wood lathe can be a great way to experiment with shop projects. In this video we’ll explain how to turn brass into a bottle stopper.

Recently an experienced wood turner demonstrated at our monthly club meeting how he used a dedicated turning tool/handle to drill the ‘depth limit hole’ into a bowl blank. He’d epoxied a twist drill into a drilled-out “used” handle.

Something for Easter - a Shadow Turned Project - Updated: This instructables aim is to show how to use shadows to help turn consistent shapes to create great decorative objects. To do this you will need a shadow board. This next section goes through what this is and then how to build it. There are also tem…

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What is the best woodturning chuck on the market today? We've reviewed 5 top rated chucks to help you buy the right accessories for your lathe in 2017.

There is more than one way to mount turning wood on your lathe. You can turn between centers or you can use a face plate when mounting wood on your lathe.

Interested in spindle turning? Then come along and discover the keys to effectively sharpening and using the indispensable skew chisel.