It’s common wisdom that the lathe is the essential machine tool, and the only one that can make copies of itself. While we won’t argue the primacy of the lathe in the machine shop, this ...

If you do decide to get your own lathe, please be safe with it. A dust mask or respirator is needed for woodworking so you don’t inhale wood particles. Additionally, safety glasses should be ...

Wood lathes that accommodate much longer pieces of wood are available, but the price increases exponentially, so for beginners or hobbyists who don’t need that length the Grizzly is just right.