How to make a mini lathe in 10 minutes

This awesome mini lathe can be made in just a few minutes. Having a mini wood lathe around for small woodturning projects can come in very handy. With this simple build, we can make all kinds of amazing woodworking jigs. Be sure to subscribe to see what else we can do with this mini wood lathe project.

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[Runningthesteadyrace]

Thank you for showing people how to do this you’ve just saved me an insane amount of money to get started on one of the crafts I’m super interested in jumping into!!!

[jamiegibson]

Izzy, you're a legend. Someone who understands that not every one has the $$ to spend on a lot of machinery. Thankyou. From Australia.

[old-moose]

And I thought I couldn't afford a lathe of any type due to space as well as cost! Super thanks. What a simple idea.

[seangere]

That is one of the easiest and uncomplicated quick cheap and easy DIY wood lathes I have seen. Thanks so much. This will help me out a lot with doing small builds.

[otsonic]

A real clean solution with the skateboard bearings. Thanx!

[trackie]

I also love the Velcro speed control, although a lot of commenters say a drill isn’t fast enough.

[confiscator]

Those mini ratcheting bar clamps work great for holding/adjusting/quick releasing the trigger, too. That's what I use.

[ScrapwoodCity]

Super awesome idea, thanks for sharing!

[dbaider]

I like your "Think" hold-down with the chop saw.

[alphacat]

I love the fact that he shows what to buy and where to buy the supplies as well as make the lathe.

[ginadisantis]

God send! Thank for sharing!! Super! I'm so excited, to make this! Thank U again!

[dougshaver]

I was going to build Matthias' lathe, but I haven't found a motor. This will do perfectly for small pieces. Thanks Izzy!

[JasonMtx]

I like the way you did this video short and to the point. Good complete instruction.

[ProjectsandThings]

This is brilliant, from candle holders to small table legs. Thanks!

[colrodrick]

Hey Izzy, that was a great idea. I happen to have a cored drill that I never use anymore. And to think I was considering. buying a crappy lathe that I may never have used. So much smarter to craft something myself that won't cost a fortune, so nothing much to lose when it ends up sitting unused in the shed. Thanks so much.

[southernblueblood]

I've watched too man videos on quick diy wood lathes, this one is by far the best one I've seen, I'm definitely building this one, THANK YOU Izzy

[eCitizen]

Wow, it's hard to get much more simple than that. Awesome and easy.

[xjcrossx]

I definitely don't need a wood lathe. But after watching this video, by god I will build one.

[sandramasso]

I wanted to make a lathe for so long, now I can make one. Thanks izzy

[KodyKimani]

That's brilliant i'm going to try it... after I try the 10 million other ideas I have up my sleeve - no seriously I will - I love it!