Everyone says a wood lathe isn’t made for metal — but sometimes you’ve got to test the limits yourself. In this project, I turn a solid piece of brass into an ornate box using nothing but a ...

Wood lathes are built for timber—but what if they could do more? This daring project puts that idea to the test by turning solid brass using standard woodturning tools. With careful setup, low speeds, ...

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Wood turning can be a lot of fun, and there are some pretty amazing things that you can make once you have the proper tools. But you're going to need access to a lathe before you can get started.

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 ...

MARSHFIELD − Joe Centorino knew he'd have no problem keeping busy in retirement. An engineer, he'd been a "hobby carpenter" for many years and made tables, beds, bars for family rooms. After he ...

MANCHESTER – Before he would talk about getting out of the tool business and returning his focus to making wooden hats and even some wooden bowls, JoHannes Michelsen said it was important to first ...

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