Wilkerson shows you how to build a lathe stand with hidden tool storage, saving space and keeping your workshop organized.

The use of a wooden dowel and a printed paper template to stand in for a proper dividing head was brilliant, as was using the tailstock of the lathe to drive an engraving tool to cut the index lines.

The YouTuber Scrap Wood City didn't let that stop him, though. He built his own small lathe using a Dremel rotary tool and some wood blocks. He carved a head and tailstock from a 2 x 4 and ...

The use of a wooden dowel and a printed paper template to stand in for a proper dividing head was brilliant, as was using the tailstock of the lathe to drive an engraving tool to cut the index lines.

You can buy your own wood lathe or build your own. He always starts with wood and materials that are readily available in his shop, which keeps his projects within a reasonable budget.