Whether you’re new to the lathe or just need a refresher course, WOOD magazine’s Craig Ruegsegger covers the basic operation of this machine. Learn not only the proper technique to using a lathe, but the terminology associated with it. These are the building blocks to mastering the tool for safety and accuracy.
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This video was great, I’ve been wanting to try this for a while but couldn’t find a video that makes sense and is truly helpful! Thank you for posting
What RPM do you recommend?
Ive been thinking of learning this. This is a really informative video for beginners. Thank you!
So what speed for what tool? When do you use full speed and when not?
Thank you for your time, you’ve been very helpful
So this is how to get lathe huh
How do you make sure your tool rest is parallel to the blank?
Thank you for this informative demonstration! What a great machine tool. I love how the wood lathe is mechanically simple. It is so much better than a machine tool that requires you to push a button to make the rotation faster or slower. If the button stops working, trouble shooting why and fixing it is too time-consuming to figure out for most people, including me. The ease of sanding with the lathe is what got me. 7:56 I’ve done a fairly small amount of woodworking, but only with hand tools and with hand held sheets of sandpaper. Sanding the wood so it is smooth for even a project like a small wooden bowl is very labor intensive because you have to apply pressure down on the sandpaper while you sand. I wonder if you can use most or all hand tools with the lathe? The hand tools used with the lathe in this video look like much bigger versions of some of the hand tools that I’m familiar with. Thank you again! ❤
After watching less than 4 minutes of this video and seeing 3 safety hazards, you get a thumbs down.
Great 👍 video 👍 thanks
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Thank you very much for this nice simple intro 👌🏼😊
perfect for making wands of varying utility
Very informative video. I just bought this particular lathe and plan to use it with resin projects.
will people please stop hitting hardened steel with hardened steel.
Come on you are Wood Magazine.
Do better!
"Impact device." I laughed.
Enjoyed the video. You have covered some great points. Tony
loved this ty!
Thx for the video, I got to work right away and did NOT end up with a wood piece lodged in my forehead x) even though I started with a rock hard 200 year old oak piece instead of a softer piece like any normal person would haha
I’m in class watching this, I guess my teacher likes you
Awesome video thanks so much
A metal hammer… I weep for that tool.
Where do you get the wood to start
thank you
Just love this video. I’m a beginner. Learnt so much of important information about the lathe and tools. Thanks for sharing.
I bought my first lathe off ebay and was like what a pos, then i realized it had rpm adjustment, now i just need to figure out how to mount it securely and get a spur center from home depot,…. and ill get to use my "impact device" !!!!! im fuckin’ stoked!
Can I ask how much is that lathe and its price?
This looks like fun.
I am going 2 get harbor freight lathe.i have wanted 2 do this 4 a while.i want all the advice I can get.dont have shop,am getting set up in my living room lol.cant wait any longer.
thank you sure helps a new guy
Awesome video question. How do you keep small pieces like bottle stoppers from losing grip. We drill. Then tap. Then mount. Seems tight but stops spinning any suggestions. And thank you
This is one of the best introductory discussions and video for the beginner on the wood lathe. Very clear, concise explanations of basic concepts of wood turning and a very succinct discussion on safely engaging the tools to the stock. Great video – thank you.
On the belt pulleys, "small means Faster, Bigger means Slower" I never use a wood lathe. Need to know what wood to use for Slower and Faster???
I listened to the book ‘The Lathe of Heaven’ by Ursula Le Guin. You may like this book even if you don’t normally read science fiction. ❤ 6:46
Great video. Thanks for sharing this. Take care and God Bless.
Calling a hammer an “impact device” is incredibly helpful. As a beginner it isn’t immediately apparent if it is okay to hit it with anything (an ‘impact device’) or if there is a reason for using a specific tool like a hammer. Very frustrating if someone makes it sound as if a particular tool is needed and then you realize anything works. The opposite is true too — I have several scars on my left hand from taking the incorrect approach of “the instructor says use x tool, but obviously I can use anything!” 7:56
I’m going to use this info to make wands.
Thought my guy was at bunnings😂
great video, thank you
just got my first lathe and this helped out a lot! thank you!
Thanks for the beginner on the wood lathe video . Great video – thank you.
Thank you, just bought my first lathe, used, I’ve been trying to figure out what parts I need, and basic but critical information, out of days of binge watching everything I can find, this is the very best video for someone brand new to this ❤
Thank you very much, I liked it a lot. I’m looking for something for beginners, to make bowls cups etc .
I need to learn
To the point – clear, concise and well done. Thank you.
I came here because I read a case where a piece of wood came flying off a lathe, hitting the user in their head. I didn’t know what a lathe was. Now I do, haha. Very interesting.
how do you know what shape itll end up being?
Very helpful. Thank you.
What grit grinding wheel do you recommend? The aluminum oxide wheels that I’m finding come in many grit variations- great video – very helpful
Excellent video. Very clear andinformative. Thanks
Didn’t show how to get tenon or recess for 4 jaw chuck.