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Posted on March 4, 2022April 26, 2024 by jonbaily — 1 Comment

Why I Make Wooden Bowls on a Pole-lathe

Jon Baily on DIY pole-lathe

I make wooden bowls using a traditional pole-lathe. I often get asked does that make your leg tired (the lathe is foot-powered)? And why don’t you use an electric lathe? In answer to the first question – yes. But it’s not just the leg I use to power the lathe that gets tired. I use…

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