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on Mar 26, 2010
Every once in a while an unusual woodworking commission comes along.This recently happened to me when I was asked to turn a cremation urn in the shape of a Shriner fez. Read More »
on Jan 19, 2010
The perfect marriage of price, performance and portability. Compact lathes were an instant success when they first hit the market. Their low cost and portability opened the doors to prospective turners who lacked the funds or space required for full size lathes. Read More »
on Aug 04, 2009
If you're concerned that your turning skills may not be adequate to make perfect duplicate spindles, General International has your problem solved. Their new Mini-Lathe Duplicator is specifically designed to easily fasten to most mini-lathes with cast bedways and allow you to make duplicate spindles from either an existing turning, or from a pattern. Read More »
on Aug 03, 2009
Delta's newest 'small' lathes pack big features. Electronic variable speed on this machine allows you to dial in the rpms, from 250-4000. Read More »
on Jun 15, 2009
If you ever thought about turning wood, but were unsure of where to begin, this article is for you. George provides step-by-step instruction on how to setup your lathe and turn a spindle. Read More »
on Sep 11, 2008
I'm asked, all the time, "What's the first tool I should get?" My tongue-in-cheek answer is "A credit card with a high limit." But since people really do want advice on tool purchases, I've developed "George's Top 5 List." Read More »