Wood Lathe 101

The wood lathe is a fantastic tool for adding artistic flourishes to woodworking projects. In this class, students will learn the basics of spindle turning and safe operation of the lathe. Topics covered will be the anatomy of the lathe, project planning including ways of mounting stock to the lathe as well as turning tools and their various purposes. Project in class will be to rough out a wood “blank” and learn how to turn basic shapes such as coves and beads. Students will learn how to finish a piece while on the lathe including sanding and adding a protective coating. The skills learned in this class will be directly applicable in reproducing objects such as staircase spindles, table legs etc.

• Opperate the wood lathe safely and independently
• Learn fundamental skills necessary for spindle turning

Students who are able to stand at the lathe for roughly 2 hours. Wood Lathe beginners and folks who are curious about Artisans Asylum's Wood Shop. Students who are 16 years or older. All students under 18 must be accompanied by and under the direct supervision of a responsible adult.

• Softwood and Hardwood turning blanks.
• Access to A2's wood lathes for the durration of the session.

Wood Lathe

Salvatore Mancini is a custom fabricator producing custom furniture and interior designs. He works primarily in wood using traditional techniques as well as digital fabrication. He got his start creating sets for theater productions and was inspired to pursue woodworking after restoring a wooden view camera.