# Lathe

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## Introduction

The lathe holds a piece of timber and spins it around while you control the turning tool to make shapes.

## Good reasons to Use the Lathe

**Round legs:** With you controlling the tool the lathe is capable of turning square pieces of timber with straight edges, tapers, curves or a mixture of all these elements.

**Round seats:** Stool seats or other elements can be made round with concave or convex surfaces.

**Other:** The lathe is also capable of making other round/ cylindrical objects, such as bowls, boxes, jewellery, beads and pepper grinders (with the appropriate mechanisms).

***Limitations:*** *The lathe is only capable of handling material 1m long and 400mm across its widest point.*

## Materials

**Timber:** Dried and wet timber **(no MDF or plywood)**

**Non-ferrous metals:** Aluminium and brass can be turned for decorative features. It is not possible to turn them with high accuracy.

## Machine in Operation

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