Much of this wood lathe is built using scrap plywood and he even made wood gears for this project. Once your lathe ... and begin making handles and small bowls in unlimited designs.

Lathes are a lot of fun, especially for small wood working projects. Using mostly wood and a few small pieces of hardware, [Jack] was able to build one in an afternoon that works quite well!

Wood lathes can be intimidating to purchase ... midi lathes are just as practical for small, intricate projects like pens and ornaments, as they are for larger pieces like bowls and baseball ...

The use of a wooden dowel and a printed paper template to stand in for a proper dividing head was brilliant, as was using the tailstock of the lathe to drive an engraving tool to cut the index lines.

A beautifully textured log is being shaped on the lathe, showcasing the striking patterns and natural imperfections in the wood. This project highlights the intricate details that can be revealed ...