Using a wood lathe allows you to turn all sorts of intricate projects, but the tool has fast-moving spinning parts and throws off dust and wood shavings at a high rate of speed.

Users report that Harbor Freight wood lathes are good value for money, as well as being heavy and solid, but some models offer more features than others.

Because that well-used Autospin lathe is vital to its manufacturing operations, Aero grew concerned about its reliability. Supporting the machine’s mechanics was not a problem, but obtaining ...

In particular, HSSC and VSST are useful when machining parts with high L/D ratios, thin-walled parts, or thin-walled parts with threads. Harmonic Spindle Speed Control. The concept of Harmonic Spindle ...

JET’s new 14” lathe is powered by a 1 HP, single phase, TEFC motor that delivers variable spindle speeds from 400 to 3000 RPM. An easy-to-read RPM display is located on the front of the headstock.

28 thoughts on “ A No-Cost, Heavy Metal Lathe From Junkyard Parts ” jcwren says: ... Put a 60 degree threading bit on your saddle, start lathe at low speed- 20 rpm or hand turn.