There are many ways to mount wood on a lathe and a seemingly endless number of workholding options among
the various methods and devices. Turners can use Drive Centers, Live Centers,
Lathe Faceplates, Wormscrews and
Lathe Chucks (Nova Chucks, Scroll Chucks, Stronghold Chucks, Talon Chucks, Vacuum chucks)...you choose!
Confused about the best way to mount wood on a lathe or how to select the best fit for your turning style?
We have a brief outline on mounting options and tools -
Workholding on a Lathe.
It includes good information to help beginner woodturners, provides an overview of mounting methods and
also includes a few shop made workholding options.