How Do You Use A Woodworking Lathe?
Woodworking lathes are ideal for spinning wood to create a decorative surface that is the same on all sides. The lathe allows perfect designs to be made on posts, furniture legs and similar objects. The post sits between two pins that hold it firmly in place, and the machine spins the workpiece so wood can be removed. Wood lathes come in different shapes and sizes, and they also work well with their own set of quality lathe tools. Woodworking lathes are easy to use once you get the hang of it. There are specific rules that must be followed to ensure proper end results. Choose your workpiece, preferably a long, thin piece of wood that can be used as a post or a furniture leg. Draw diagonal lines on both ends of the post. Using a drill motor, bore a hole through the center point. Cut 1/8-inch deep across both diagonal lines using a saw. Take out the live spindle on one end of the wood lathe. Drive the spindle deep into the bored hole using a mallet. The diagonal shape of the spur will li
