When you think of making something using a lathe, you usually think of turning a screw, a table leg, or a toothpick. [Uri Tuchman] had a different idea. He wanted to make a clock out of the gears used ...

A small project with a big payoff. This simple woodturning build turns a basic block of wood into a custom gear shift knob ...

When Kurtis broke the lathe’s gear selector fork, the solution was clear — machine a brand‑new one from scratch.

Running a metal lathe is not for the faint of heart. Without proper knowledge and preparation, these machines can quickly cause injury or destroy expensive stock, tools, or parts. The other major ...