Tips for Using Wood Lathe

So you've got a wood lathe all set up in the wood shop and now you're surrounded by a pile of practice blocks and splinters that mark your progress in mastering this new machinery. A few nicely rounded c's and d's, maybe you've even spelled out your kid's name out of a few construction site scraps. Feeling confident, but not quite ready to turn a whole set of furniture just yet. But what to make next? Something practical, something which is not too complicated, but at the same time shows the pride you take in your craftsmanship.

In this series of free woodworking videos, our home shop expert shows you how to create a beer tap and in the process gives you professional tips on how to master the wood lathe. He also discusses how to sand your tap and includes clips on the use of other workshop mainstays such as the table saw and chop saw. Once you master the techniques in these videos, you will be able to move on those grand projects you've been planning since you first set up shop.