I made a handle for a new tool out of palm wood and red oak. It isn't perfect, but I learned a lot. What do you think?

We see a lot of CNC Machines here on Hackaday but not too many of them are lathe-based. [Jim] sent us an email letting us know his dissatisfaction regarding the lack of CNC Lathes and ...

What is a good horsepower for a wood lathe? Wood lathes with ⅓ to ¾ hp are ideal for turning pens and other small objects. 1 to 2 hp is well-suited for mid-sized or larger lathes that handle bi ...