A woodturner is a woodworker who makes one, or both, of two things: vessels or spindles. Vessels can be bowls, dishes, submarine propeller shaft bearings (they used to be made from a wood called Lignum Vitae, a strong, heavy, oily wood that lasted longer in the ocean than any metal did) and other useful items. Spindles can be porch columns, stair rail parts, Baseball bats...
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A turner, machinist or lathe operator.
People that work on a metal lathe are called a Turner, a Machinist or a Lathe operator depending on their trade or qualifications.
A lathe is not a lever.
Lathe specifications· Distance between centers· Swing over the bed· Swing over the cross slide· Horse power of the motor· Number of speeds
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