Powermatic 3520B Wood Lathe

Powermatic 3520B Wood Lathe
A review of the Powermatic 3520B wood lathe from Wood Lathes Online. The Powermatic is a very powerful and heavy lathe, with lots of nice feature such as outboard turning, electronic variable speed control and a digital RPM readout. Perfect for experienced wood turners looking to work on large projects.

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Caring for Wood Lathe Tools

Caring for Wood Lathe Tools
A guide to caring for your wood lathe tools. Sharp, well maintained tools will go a long way towards insuring that you produce good work as quickly and easily as possible. A lot of people neglect proper tool care, but it’s a very important of quality wood turning.

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Bodging a leg

John Richardson, Gimson-style ladderback chairmaker, had this old Windsor chair to repair.

One of the back legs was so wormy that it had snapped off – could I make him a new one as his turning skills weren't quite up to it?

I made it from Beech and slightly larger than the original to allow for shrinkage.

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Jet JWL 1220 Wood Lathe Review

Jet JWL 1220 Wood Lathe Review
Take a look at this review of the Jet JWL 1220. The 1220 is one of the most popular wood lathes on the market, and for good reason. It’s powerful and heavy enough to provide smooth turning, even on large pieces, but not so big that it’s unwieldy for smaller projects. This wood lathe is great for a variety of tasks and has a very nice feature set.

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Cheap Lathes | Home of the Wood Lathe

Cheap Lathes | Home of the Wood Lathe
If you’re looking for a cheap wood lathe this is the place to start. This post discusses some of the options when it comes to some of the less expensive lathes on the market. Whether your looking for a hobby lathe or a more fully featured instrument you can find it here.

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Turncrafter Plus – PSI Wood Lathe

Take a look at Wood Lathes Online for a review of the PSI Turncrafter Plus (TCLPlus) wood lathe. The turncrafter is a capable and effective mini lathe at a very affordable price. Great for beginners or anyone looking for a small wood lathe. This is not the best lathe on the market, but it’s one of the best values. featuring a 1/4 HP motor with variable speed controls, this lathe comes with everything you need to get started in wood turning.

PSI has made a big mark on the industry by producing some great lathes and turning tools at very low prices, that still manage to stand up to the competition. Their stuff is a really great value, and there’s not much else to say. It gets the job done, and at a fraction of the cost of most other models.

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Jet Mini Lathe Video Review – 1014i/1014vsi

Jet Mini Lathe Video Review – 1014i/1014vsi
A great video review of the 1014i and 1014vsi from Jet tools. These are very nice mini wood lathes, and this video explains many of their features in depth. I definitely recommend checking it out.

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Wood Lathe Chucks

Wood Lathe Chucks
A list of some great wood lathe chucks, with reviews, specs and pricing information. A Wood lathe chuck is a device designed to grip a piece of wood in order for it to be turned on a lathe. There are many different designs and types of chucks, suitable for different pieces. Three and four jaw chucks are the most commonly used in wood turning. This is a great place to start looking for a good lathe chuck.

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Buying a Wood Lathe

This blog has a lot of good information about wood lathe shopping, and how to find a good deal online. There’s a lot of different places to buy a lathe, and some of them have much better prices and service than others, so it’s best to do your research before you make a purchase.

A good lathe will have all the features you’re looking for, the right size etc, as well as quality workmanship and materials, and you shouldn’t settle for anything less. There are a lot of good tips on the page linked above, and you should definitely consider checking it out.

Lots of people just buy the first, tool they come across and end up regretting it later, but if you do your research properly you can avoid that. Wood turning can be a very satisfying hobby, especially if you have the right tools for the job

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Lathe Cutting Tools | PSI Chisel Set

Lathe Cutting Tools | PSI Chisel Set
A review of the LCHSS8 lathe cutting tools from PSI. This is a good set of wood lathe tools, comes with 8 chisels in the box and overall is of good quality. The set includes a parting tool, spear scraper, two skew chisels, round nose scraper, bowl gouge, spindle gouge and roughing gouge. It’s available on Amazon with free shipping, and is comparable to other quality sets at a much better price.

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