If you are a beginning woodworker, you probably are not yet ready for a wood lathe. However, if you have are at the point in your wood working where you are serious about outfitting your shop with the right tools then this tool is certainly one you should consider.
The basic operation of this tool is pretty simple; you place your work piece it the lathe and it spins around. You then use tools, such as gouges and chisels to shape the wood. Of course, there is more to the tool that this. Wood lathes vary in features such as horsepower, bed length, swing, and fixed or variable revolutions per minute (RPM). An important, but often overlooked, feature is the chuck. This is the piece that holds the wood in place as it turns. You will want to have the option of holding the wood between the jaws of the chuck or screwing the work piece directly onto the chuck. This is handy for pieced you are holding from just one end, such as a wood bowl. Your particular needs will dictate which of these features are most important for you.
As with many power tools, there are many brands to choose from. Many of these names will be familiar to you: Delta, Craftsman, Ohio Forge, Grizzly, Jet, Oliver, Glaser, Rikon, Stabilax, Powermatic, Supernova, and Tranpower. You probably have your favorite brand, but be sure to check out reviews so that you make sure you get the features you really need. A wood lathe is not a small investment, so make sure you do your homework before buying.
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