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A lathe is the machine you need for [[turning]]: it spins the workpiece around a horizontal axis so that sharp semi-stationary tools can shape it by removing material. | |||
We have two different lathes at the CoMakingSpace: | |||
* a [[Metal Lathe|metal lathe]], used with precisely positionable [[Tool Bits|tool bits]] and gears for semi-automatic turning | |||
* a [[Wood Lathe|wood lathe]], used with handheld [[Woodturning Tools|woodturning tools]] in a more freeform approach | |||
[[Category:Machines]] | |||
[[Category:Metalworking]] | |||
[[Category:Turning]] | |||
[[Category:Woodworking]] | |||
Revision as of 10:27, 24 December 2017
A lathe is the machine you need for turning: it spins the workpiece around a horizontal axis so that sharp semi-stationary tools can shape it by removing material.
We have two different lathes at the CoMakingSpace:
- a metal lathe, used with precisely positionable tool bits and gears for semi-automatic turning
- a wood lathe, used with handheld woodturning tools in a more freeform approach
