When we think of a DIY woodworking shop, the first image that comes to mind is a converted garage or shed which forms part of a residential home somewhere in the suburbs. Not everyone has these...
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If you have a long piece of cylindrical material which you need to work on a lathe, how do you turn it? The problem is that you need to turn the whole length, and if you use the three or four jaw...
Cutting boards are functional as much as they're decorative, and maybe you have one that you really love. Like all things, frequent use has rendered it a bit worse for wear, and you can only recall...
You might have heard of a radial arm saw if you are familiar with power saws. It has been called one of the most dangerous saws ever. I wondered if it was a good idea to buy a secondhand one, but I...
Wood lathes are straightforward pieces of equipment; however, they have the most extraordinary ability to produce very high levels of fine, quality wooden products, from simple lampshades and bowls...
Turning wood must be one of the most satisfying aspects of woodwork. To see a rough, unworked piece of wood slowly transforming before your eyes is a very uplifting experience. Apart from the chuck,...