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Wood Lathes, tools and chucks

Turncrafter Plus - PSI Wood Lathe

Take a look at Wood Lathes Online for a review of the PSI Turncrafter Plus (TCLPlus) wood lathe. The turncrafter is a capable and effective mini lathe at a very affordable price. Great for beginners or anyone looking for a small wood lathe. This is not the best lathe on the market, but it's one of the best values. featuring a 1/4 HP motor with variable speed controls, this lathe comes with everything you need to get started in wood turning.

PSI has made a big mark on the industry by producing some great lathes and turning tools at very low prices, that still manage to stand up to the competition. Their stuff is a really great value, and there's not much else to say. It gets the job done, and at a fraction of the cost of most other models.

Wood Lathe Chucks

Wood Lathe Chucks
A list of some great wood lathe chucks, with reviews, specs and pricing information. A Wood lathe chuck is a device designed to grip a piece of wood in order for it to be turned on a lathe. There are many different designs and types of chucks, suitable for different pieces. Three and four jaw chucks are the most commonly used in wood turning. This is a great place to start looking for a good lathe chuck.

Buying a Wood Lathe

This blog has a lot of good information about wood lathe shopping, and how to find a good deal online. There's a lot of different places to buy a lathe, and some of them have much better prices and service than others, so it's best to do your research before you make a purchase.

A good lathe will have all the features you're looking for, the right size etc, as well as quality workmanship and materials, and you shouldn't settle for anything less. There are a lot of good tips on the page linked above, and you should definitely consider checking it out.

Lots of people just buy the first, tool they come across and end up regretting it later, but if you do your research properly you can avoid that. Wood turning can be a very satisfying hobby, especially if you have the right tools for the job

Lathe Cutting Tools | PSI Chisel Set

Lathe Cutting Tools | PSI Chisel Set
A review of the LCHSS8 lathe cutting tools from PSI. This is a good set of wood lathe tools, comes with 8 chisels in the box and overall is of good quality. The set includes a parting tool, spear scraper, two skew chisels, round nose scraper, bowl gouge, spindle gouge and roughing gouge. It's available on Amazon with free shipping, and is comparable to other quality sets at a much better price.