Top 31 Lathes Projects

1. 1. How To Make Decorative Bottle Stoppers

   

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   Learn how to make beautiful bottle stoppers using this woodworker's lathe technique.

   Time:

   Day

   Cost:

   $500 - $1,000

   Difficulty:

   Hard

2. 2. Creating the Birdhouse Bottom (06:01)

   

   Dave Hout shows how to create the bottom of this simple birdhouse.

3. 3. How to use a Lathe

   

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   For cutting, shaping and shearing wood, a lathe can't be beat. Lathes are used to create cylinders and round furniture legs and also to...

   Time:

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   Cost:

   $1 - $50

   Difficulty:

   Easy

4. 4. Shop Multipurpose Tool

   DIY Network shows how the homeowners and workshop enthusiasts can use the shop multi-tool. See how this multipurpose tool's attachments...

5. 5. How to Turn a Natural-Edge Bowl

   

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   Master wood turner Lowell Converse demonstrates how to turn a natural edge bowl on a lathe to make a stunning piece of art.

   Time:

   2 hours

   Cost:

   $1 - $50

   Difficulty:

   Moderate

6. 6. Council Tool Form-a-Nator (03:32)

   

   We tour the Council Tool factory, where these sledgehammers are made.

7. 7. Delta Midi Lathe (01:17)

   

   A 12-1/2-swing midi lathe costs about $500 and lets you turn bigger bowls.

8. 8. Lighted Facemask

   DIY shares how efficient a lighted facemask can be compared to other types of face protection.

9. 9. Turned Wood Bowl - Part 1 (03:26)

   

   Dave Hout explains the lathe & basic tools for beginning wood turning.

10. 10. Sizing the Birdhouse Top (04:47)

    

    The top of the birdhouse takes shape as it is hollowed out on the lathe.

11. 11. Completing the Birdhouse (04:15)

    

    Dave Hout carves a perch and completes the birdhouse project.

12. 12. Easy Wood Lathe Techniques (06:49)

    

    Improve your wood turning with these simple tips for using your lathe.

13. 13. How to Make a Desktop Clock

    

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    Lathe users find the tool useful in making bowls, furniture and parts for furniture. But the lathe can also be used to make intricate c...

    Time:

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    Cost:

    $1 - $50

    Difficulty:

    Easy

14. 14. Turning a Metal Bowl (00:20:01)

    

    Dave demos the unique art of metal spinning on a wood lathe for this bowl.

15. 15. Multi-Tool Basics

    A multi-tool may be the answer for your small shop problem. Here, DIY Network experts explain how a multi-tool works.