When you think of making something using a lathe, you usually think of turning a screw, a table leg, or a toothpick. [Uri Tuchman] had a different idea. He wanted to make a clock out of the gears used ...

From kitchen utensils to furniture and even personal accessories, this list covers a bevy of objects you can make with a wood lathe. The list will also go over which tools and supplies you'll need, ...

It’s a cliche that the only machine tool that can make copies of itself is the lathe. It’s not exactly true, but it’s a useful adage in that it points out that the ability to make big round things ...

This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. LEXINGTON, N.C. — Many people learn to work ...

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The basic engine lathe, one of the most widely used machine tools, is very versatile when used by a skilled machinist. However, it is not particularly efficient when many identical parts must be ...