Jam Handy! Provides a detailed overview of the process of cutting screw threads on a lathe. It explains the different types of screw threads, the importance of precision in machining, and outlines the ...

Roy Underhill shows how to use an 1889 foot-driven metal working lathe. Make your own darn metal screws with this 1889 foot-powered lathe! Roy shows how to cut perfect threads, cones and tapers in ...

A while ago I figured out how to make this big wooden screw on the metal lathem now I want to make an even bigger one I'm starting with a chunk of birch firewood which is just the right length. And my ...