My Christmas gift from my husband finally arrived after being on back order for a few months! It's Laguna Tool's new midi lathe: the Revo 12|16. Since the lathe is still fairly new to the market, I wanted to share a few unboxing photos and my first impressions of the machine. (For sneak peeks on ...
DIY Mobile Lathe Stand
Hello everyone! Today I'm sharing how I built a mobile stand for my lathe. I originally wanted to build a lathe stand that was perfect for my height but somewhere along the lines I butchered the math. (No worries, I'll just use a platform to make up the difference.) The design of my lathe stand was ...
How to turn a bowl
Earlier this week, I was in a 3-night class on bowl turning. I learned a lot of stuff, and I want to share my new-found knowledge here. That being said, I am no expert at bowl turning, but I do hope you will find this information useful. ...
Pen Turning: Woodturning for the First Time
A couple of weeks ago I used a wood lathe for the first time and made my own pen. I want to take a moment to describe the experience and where I hope to go with the hobby. Last month I found a local wood shop. They offer a variety of woodworking classes. I was in their pen turning class. ...
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