Tag Archives: lathe

Documenting a Foot-Powered Treadle Lathe

Posted on Saturday, February 21, 2015 by

From the YouTube channel, Chop With Chris where he does “amazing woodworking projects with no power tools.”  At last count, he has 19 “how to” videos available and a slew of other good things on his YouTube channel. From his … Continue reading →

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A Master at Work

Posted on Monday, January 5, 2015 by

It is awe-inspiring to see a master of anything at work, making their creation seem almost effortless.  Many thousands of hours, or even thousands of days, really show at a high level of work.  This isn’t to say that repetitive … Continue reading →

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jumping once again on the Bowl Lathe bandwagon

Posted on Monday, September 1, 2014 by

Originally posted on Peter Follansbee, joiner's notes:
 I took a break from basket making last week to finally build myself a dedicated lathe for turning bowls. Mine is based on the ones we used when I was a student…

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Occupation, Wood Turner ca. 1425

Posted on Wednesday, August 6, 2014 by

Still gathering old images of tools, occupations, and craftsmen.  Now I just need time to edit and post them in a sensible way.  To kick off this series, it’s a wood turner and his lathe from the early 15th century … Continue reading →

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Pole Lathe

Posted on Saturday, February 22, 2014 by

Here’s an image of Mick’s pole lathe where my bowl and plate were created.  It’s hard to see all the workings from this view but it’s a pretty great set-up.  Unlike a modern, continuous motion lathe, the cutting is done … Continue reading →

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