Woodturning Lathe

Calderbrook Woodworking Machinery are proud suppliers of the world famous WOODFAST brand of wood lathes.

Are you looking to invest in a lathe, a hobby, for retirement, a gift. Calderbrook have a lathe suitable for all budgets and requirements.

Also available a comprehensive collection of accessories and tools.

A wood lathe is a machine used to shape and carve wood by rotating the workpiece against various cutting tools. The workpiece is mounted on a spindle, and as it spins, the operator uses tools like chisels and gouges to shape the wood into cylindrical or symmetrical forms. This can create things like bowls, spindles, furniture legs, or other intricate wooden pieces.

The basic components of a wood lathe include:

• Headstock: The part of the lathe where the motor is located, and the spindle that holds the workpiece.

• Tailstock: This supports the other end of the workpiece and can be adjusted for length or to add pressure for certain types of work.

• Bed: The long horizontal frame that holds the headstock, tailstock, and tool rest.

• Tool rest: This is where the cutting tools are supported while shaping the wood.

• Speed control: Lathes often have adjustable speeds to accommodate different types of cuts or materials.

Wood lathes are commonly used by woodworkers, sculptors, and hobbyists to create decorative objects, furniture, and functional items like tool handles or rolling pins.