• Having trouble with chatter when turning or parting on a lathe? Turn the cutting tool upside down and reverse the machine’s spindle rotation. This creates a pulling force against the machine’s ...

Start with a blank measuring 2-1/2-in. x 2-1/2-in. x 6-in. Find the center at one end and create a divot at that center point with a nail set. The more accurate the center point location, the less ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. There are a lot of different skills and techniques that woodworkers can employ to turn raw lumber into something that is both useful and ...

Starting a woodworking hobby is a great way to learn a creative and functional skill, but let’s be honest, most beginner projects can be a little underwhelming. Don’t get me wrong, I’m all for ...

New model laser mounts directly into spindle chucks and collets for aligning headstock spindle axes to guideways, sub-spindles and tailstocks on lathes, OD/ID grinders, turning centers, and similar ...