Author: David D. Hughes

I just love creating things with my hands. It's amazing how little I appreciated learning these skills when I was younger. Today, it is a source of great joy. I whittle, carve, wood burn and more!

Baileigh DEM-2720 CNC Desktop Engraver 110V 27 x 20 inches

Last updated on November 16th, 2022 at 01:03 pmThe DEM-2720 desktop CNC engraver comes with the software. It has tooling that is sometimes not included with competing tables that cost more. They are built to last. The router arrives fully assembled and runs on 110V power, powerful 200W DC Brushless Motor, up to 20000 Rpm…

Woodturning Techniques

What are the steps on woodturning? Choose a wood lathe of your choice. Collect tools and accessories. Set up the lathe and tune your speed. Choose your wood carefully. Start turning. Proper wood lathe techniques         Spindle turning It is the standard and basic technique in woodturning and is the simple process of turning the spindle…

What is woodturning

What is meant by woodturning? It is the process of fashioning wooden pieces or blocks into various forms and shapes using a lathe. It uses tools to cut and mold shapes onto wood while turning on an axis of rotation. A wood lathe performs operations such as sanding, cutting, knurling, facing, turning, drilling and deformation….

How to cut threads on a lathe

How do you cut threads on a lathe?        Start by the workpiece as you machine it to the diameter of the thread cut using the turning center. Place the workpiece in a chuck for threading between centers. The chuck connects to the spindle, engaged with the lead screw. To have the proper speed ratio between…

Types of lathes

Pole lathes A pole lathe, known as a spring pole lathe, is a lathe that uses the elasticity within a long pole as a return spring for a treadle. Pressing the treadle pulls on a cord wrapped around the piece of wood or billet. It relies on the use of freshly felled pieces. Woodturning lathes…

What is a lathe?

Last updated on April 13th, 2022 at 10:13 amA Lathe is a machine that shapes the material. Two types of lathes work on different materials. The Wood lathe only works on wood material. The chances are low that you can successfully use it on hard materials such as metal. You may use it on plastic….

CNC 2418 vs 3018

Last updated on January 11th, 2023 at 07:24 pmOverview of the CNC 2418 The working area covers 240x180x45mm, and the Software is 2418 GRBL control. It supports Windows XP, Win7, Win8, Linux; Power supply: 110V-240V. The 2418 CNC router machine can carve wood, plastic, acrylic, PCB, PVC, and soft metal like copper and aluminum. However,…

Axiom Precision Model AR 6 Pro V5

Last updated on November 16th, 2022 at 01:03 pmThe AR6 Pro V5 machine comes with a great design. It has been tried and tested and offers a full range of accessories purchased separately to build the machine to your needs.  AR6Pro V5 is measured 24 x 36 inches and a high rigidity extruded Aluminium frame,…