Mini wood lathes may have an SOB as small as 6 inches, while a full-size wood lathe can have a 15-inch or greater SOB, allowing you to take on much larger projects. Tool Rest.

He built his own small lathe using a Dremel rotary tool and some wood blocks. View full post on Youtube He carved a head and tailstock from a 2 x 4 and sharpened and carved a spindle from steel rod.

Wood turning is fast becoming a popular hobby for woodworkers of all skill levels. You can buy your own wood lathe or build your own. Building your own tools is a satisfying endeavor, even more so ...

That lathe has seen plenty of use in [Uri]’s projects, turning both wood and metal stock into parts for his builds. It wasn’t really optimal for traditional metal turning, though, so Mini ...

Ever use a lathe? No? Neither had [Jack Hauweling], but that didn’t stop him from building his own and learning how!. Lathes are a lot of fun, especially for small wood working projects.