Saving money is on everyone's mind these days, including that of author and teacher Ernie Conover, who shares his knowledge of setting up and maintaining a personal woodturning shop affordably. The Frugal Woodturner, is a comprehensive guide, covering everything you need to know from buying a new or used lathe, how to make your own pole or modern lathe, detailed information on turning tools, making accessories, and sharpening tools...

Dedicated to providing integral information about woodworking tools and techniques that other manuals overlook, the books in this series contain safety facts, explanations about basic project setup, and tips for maximizing tool performance...

Find the center of round or square stock for lathe turning with this handy Center Finder. One side locates a diagonal line on square stock up to 8" x 8" and the other side locates a diagonal line on round stock up to 4 1/2" in diameter...

W1758 - SHOP FOX® 16" X 43" Wood Lathe with Stand and DRO Here it is! Our fully featured and powerful wood lathe at a competitive price! Featuring a hefty 2 HP motor, ten speeds, a swivel-head for outboard turning, a digital tachometer for exact spindle speed, precision ground cast iron bed, headstock and tailstock quick locks, and heavy cast iron legs for stability, this beauty will handle it all! Digital tachometer Swivel Head Cast iron legs Includes: 6" faceplate, MT#2 spur center, MT#2 live center, tool rest w/ swivel arm base Motor: 2 HP, 110V, single-phase Swing over bed: 16" Distance between centers: 43" Heavy-duty, precision ground cast iron bed and cast iron legs ensure stability and minimal vibration 1" x 8 TPI RH headstock spindle Spindle tachometer with digital readout MT#2 spindle & tailstock tapers Spindle bore: 3/8" Standard tool rest extension 10 speeds: 600 - 2400 RPM Quick lock/release levers for tailstock & headstock 0°, 60°, 90°, 120° and 180° headstock rotation Overall dimensions: 76-1/2"L x 19"W x 48-3/4"H

Designed to fit securely on a standard 30-gallon metal can, the Jet 2-Stage Dust Collection Hood converts single-stage collectors into two-stage dust systems. This separator removes heavy wood chips and other debris before it reaches the dust collector, saving loads of time emptying bags and trips to the dumpster...