Wood lathes, chucks, gouges, and the sharpening and finishing that keep them cutting clean: which size fits the bowls in your head, how fast a blank can safely spin, and the setups that earn their place against the wall.https://lathesong.com/enhttps://lathesong.com/blog/best-full-size-lathes/https://lathesong.com/blog/best-full-size-lathes/The best full-size wood lathes for 2026, ranked: the Jet JWL-1840EVS pick, the 110-volt Laguna Revo 18|36, the Grizzly G0766, and the Powermatic 3520C.Sat, 13 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMTThe Lathesong TeamRoundupshttps://lathesong.com/blog/best-lathes-for-beginners/https://lathesong.com/blog/best-lathes-for-beginners/The best beginner lathes for 2026 by budget: the WEN 3424T, a used Rikon, the Jet JWL-1221VS pick, and the Laguna Revo 1216, plus what to budget for tooling.Sat, 13 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMTThe Lathesong TeamRoundupshttps://lathesong.com/blog/best-midi-lathes/https://lathesong.com/blog/best-midi-lathes/The best midi lathes for 2026, ranked: the Jet JWL-1221VS pick, the budget WEN 3424T, the Laguna Revo 1216 for outboard work, and the used Rikon 70-220VSR.Sat, 13 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMTThe Lathesong TeamRoundupshttps://lathesong.com/blog/chuck-guide/https://lathesong.com/blog/chuck-guide/Woodturning chuck guide: four-jaw scroll chucks, jaw sets, faceplates, and worm screws explained by turning use case, with a spindle-thread compatibility table.Sat, 13 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMTThe Lathesong TeamGuideshttps://lathesong.com/blog/dust-collection-for-turning/https://lathesong.com/blog/dust-collection-for-turning/Dust collection for woodturning: shavings versus fine dust, when a shop vac is enough, what air filtration does, and which respirator turners actually use.Sat, 13 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMTThe Lathesong TeamGuideshttps://lathesong.com/blog/first-bowl-guide/https://lathesong.com/blog/first-bowl-guide/A step-by-step framework for turning your first bowl, from mounting the blank to finishing the foot: tool sequence, chuck setup, and what the first cut is like.Sat, 13 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMTThe Lathesong TeamGuideshttps://lathesong.com/blog/grizzly-g0766-vs-powermatic-3520c/https://lathesong.com/blog/grizzly-g0766-vs-powermatic-3520c/Grizzly G0766 versus Powermatic 3520C: $4,000 with 3 HP and 22-inch swing against $5,999 with 726 lbs of cast iron and a five-year warranty. Which to buy.Sat, 13 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMTThe Lathesong TeamLathe Comparisonshttps://lathesong.com/blog/lathe-size-guide/https://lathesong.com/blog/lathe-size-guide/Lathe swing, between-centers distance, and headstock type explained by project size, so you choose the right machine without overbuying or underbuying.Sat, 13 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMTThe Lathesong TeamGuideshttps://lathesong.com/blog/lathe-speed-guide/https://lathesong.com/blog/lathe-speed-guide/Safe RPM ranges for woodturning by blank diameter, with the standard AAW formula, an original speed chart, and what actually happens when you run too fast.Sat, 13 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMTThe Lathesong TeamGuideshttps://lathesong.com/blog/lathe-stand-and-shop-guide/https://lathesong.com/blog/lathe-stand-and-shop-guide/Lathe stand height, ballast, 110V vs 220V power, and shop footprint planning for midi and full-size lathes, with real numbers for the common machines.Sat, 13 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMTThe Lathesong TeamGuideshttps://lathesong.com/blog/midi-vs-full-size-lathe/https://lathesong.com/blog/midi-vs-full-size-lathe/Midi lathe versus full-size floor lathe, compared by project size, price, electrical needs, and upgrade path: a direct answer to the common beginner fork.Sat, 13 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMTThe Lathesong TeamGuideshttps://lathesong.com/blog/powermatic-vs-laguna/https://lathesong.com/blog/powermatic-vs-laguna/Powermatic 3520C versus Laguna Revo 18|36 compared: $5,999 cast-iron tradition against $3,649 VFD induction design, with spec table and verdict by buyer type.Sat, 13 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMTThe Lathesong TeamLathe Comparisonshttps://lathesong.com/blog/wen-vs-jet-midi/https://lathesong.com/blog/wen-vs-jet-midi/WEN 3424T versus Jet JWL-1221VS compared: $369 fixed belt speeds versus $990 continuous variable speed, with spec table and verdict by turner type.Sat, 13 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMTThe Lathesong TeamLathe Comparisonshttps://lathesong.com/blog/wood-for-turning-guide/https://lathesong.com/blog/wood-for-turning-guide/Woodturning blanks explained: green wood versus kiln-dried, where turners actually source their blanks, spalted wood explained, and which species turn best.Sat, 13 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMTThe Lathesong TeamGuideshttps://lathesong.com/blog/first-turning-tools-guide/https://lathesong.com/blog/first-turning-tools-guide/The five woodturning tools new turners need, what each one does, the HSS vs. carbide question answered, and what to hold off buying until you need it.Fri, 12 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMTThe Lathesong TeamToolshttps://lathesong.com/blog/grizzly-g0766-review/https://lathesong.com/blog/grizzly-g0766-review/Grizzly G0766 reviewed: 3 HP VFD floor lathe, 22-inch swing, 42-inch between centers, and how it compares to the Powermatic 3520C on price and support.Fri, 12 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMTThe Lathesong TeamLatheshttps://lathesong.com/blog/jet-1221-vs-rikon-70-220/https://lathesong.com/blog/jet-1221-vs-rikon-70-220/Jet JWL-1221VS vs Rikon 70-220VSR compared spec by spec: speed range, spindle thread, build quality, what each does better, and the verdict by turner type.Fri, 12 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMTThe Lathesong TeamLathe Reviewshttps://lathesong.com/blog/jet-jwl-1840evs-review/https://lathesong.com/blog/jet-jwl-1840evs-review/Jet JWL-1840EVS reviewed: 2 HP EVS, 18.5-inch swing, 40.5-inch between centers, a sliding headstock, and $3,959 set against the Powermatic 3520C.Fri, 12 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMTThe Lathesong TeamLatheshttps://lathesong.com/blog/laguna-revo-1216-review/https://lathesong.com/blog/laguna-revo-1216-review/Laguna Revo 1216 reviewed: three-range PWM speed control, 12.5-inch swing over bed, 16-inch outboard swing, electronics notes, and owner experience at $1,099.Fri, 12 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMTThe Lathesong TeamLatheshttps://lathesong.com/blog/lathe-projects-that-sell/https://lathesong.com/blog/lathe-projects-that-sell/The woodturning projects that actually sell, what margins look like on common items, how to price your work, and where to sell turned pieces beyond Etsy.Fri, 12 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMTThe Lathesong TeamTurning Projectshttps://lathesong.com/blog/nova-g3-chuck-review/https://lathesong.com/blog/nova-g3-chuck-review/Nova G3 chuck reviewed: jaw sizes and what each is for, thread selection by lathe, the Synergy bundle vs. body-only, and when the Pro-Tek fits better.Fri, 12 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMTThe Lathesong TeamAccessorieshttps://lathesong.com/blog/oneway-wolverine-review/https://lathesong.com/blog/oneway-wolverine-review/Oneway Wolverine reviewed: modular jig system for bench grinders, $104 base plus Vari-Grind 2 for bowl gouge profiles, and total setup cost breakdown.Fri, 12 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMTThe Lathesong TeamToolshttps://lathesong.com/blog/pen-turning-starter-guide/https://lathesong.com/blog/pen-turning-starter-guide/How to start pen turning: the equipment list, how the mandrel and bushing system works, wood for blanks, and what beginner pen kits actually include.Fri, 12 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMTThe Lathesong TeamTurning Projectshttps://lathesong.com/blog/powermatic-3520c-review/https://lathesong.com/blog/powermatic-3520c-review/Powermatic 3520C reviewed: verified specs, what changed from the 3520B, cost against full-size rivals, and the used-market case for serious bowl turners.Fri, 12 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMTThe Lathesong TeamLathe Reviewshttps://lathesong.com/blog/rikon-70-220vsr-review/https://lathesong.com/blog/rikon-70-220vsr-review/Rikon 70-220VSR review: 250 to 3,850 RPM, 12.5-inch swing, 20-inch capacity, owner experience, and what the discontinuation means for used-market buyers today.Fri, 12 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMTThe Lathesong TeamLatheshttps://lathesong.com/blog/rikon-low-speed-grinder-review/https://lathesong.com/blog/rikon-low-speed-grinder-review/The Rikon 80-808 reviewed: an 8-inch, 1 HP slow-speed bench grinder at 1,750 RPM and $290, and why slow speed matters for sharpening turning tools cleanly.Fri, 12 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMTThe Lathesong TeamToolshttps://lathesong.com/blog/sharpening-setup-guide/https://lathesong.com/blog/sharpening-setup-guide/The complete woodturning sharpening station: slow-speed grinder, the Oneway Wolverine jig and Vari-Grind, CBN vs aluminum oxide wheels, and the total cost.Fri, 12 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMTThe Lathesong TeamToolshttps://lathesong.com/blog/wen-3424t-review/https://lathesong.com/blog/wen-3424t-review/Wen 3424T (now sold as the LA3424): five belt-drive speeds from 520 to 3,400 RPM, 12-inch swing, 18-inch between centers, $369 entry-level pricing.Fri, 12 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMTThe Lathesong TeamLatheshttps://lathesong.com/blog/food-safe-wood-finish/https://lathesong.com/blog/food-safe-wood-finish/The food-safe wood finish myth, killed with primary sources: cure vs dry, the finish families honestly compared, and a decision table for boards and bowls.Thu, 11 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMTThe Lathesong TeamFinishinghttps://lathesong.com/blog/jet-jwl-1221vs-review/https://lathesong.com/blog/jet-jwl-1221vs-review/The Jet JWL-1221VS midi lathe reviewed: verified specs, the variable-speed experience, what a 12-inch swing really turns, and who should buy a Rikon.Thu, 11 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMTThe Lathesong TeamLathe Reviews