In woodworking workshops, cabinetmaking, and among enthusiasts of working with wood, the wood lathe is a highly valued machine for producing rounded and decorative wooden parts. This wood turning machine allows a simple block of wood to be transformed into unique objects through the rotation of the workpiece and the use of specialized tools such as woodturning gouges, scrapers, and turning chisels.
Wood turning is a widely practiced technique used to create table legs, chair legs, stair balusters, tool handles, wooden bowls, and many other decorative wooden elements used in furniture making. On the Probois Machinoutils website, both professionals and woodworking enthusiasts can discover a wide range of wood lathes suitable for different experience levels and a variety of woodturning projects.
A wood lathe for woodworking allows craftsmen to shape cylindrical wooden pieces with high precision. The piece of wood is mounted between the headstock and the tailstock, then rotated while the operator gradually shapes it using turning tools. This process makes it possible to produce symmetrical shapes, rounded profiles, and decorative wooden components.
Modern wood lathes are often equipped with an electronic variable speed control, allowing the rotation speed to be adjusted depending on the size and density of the wood being worked. This feature improves accuracy in wood turning and helps achieve smoother finishes. Some models are also equipped with a copy attachment, which is very useful for reproducing identical pieces such as furniture legs or decorative wooden parts.
In a woodworking workshop, the professional wood lathe is therefore a highly versatile machine that allows craftsmen to produce unique wooden pieces while developing advanced skills in wood machining and wood turning.
There are several types of wood lathes, designed to suit different workshop sizes and applications. Benchtop wood lathes are compact machines that can be installed directly on a woodworking bench. They are especially popular for turning small wooden pieces, such as wooden pens, small decorative items, or handles. Models such as the Holzmann D300F, Holzmann D460, Holzmann D460FXL, and JET JWL-1221VS are examples of benchtop wood lathes commonly used in woodworking workshops.
Heavier wood lathes, mounted on a cast-iron base or a dedicated stand, offer greater stability when turning larger workpieces. Their higher weight reduces vibration and improves accuracy, which is particularly important when performing large wood turning projects or for more intensive workshop use.
In this category, machines such as the Bernardo VDM500, Bernardo KDM1100, Holzmann VD1100N, JET JWL-1440VS, Bernardo HCL620, Bernardo HCL800D, as well as the Holzprofi MC1624VS and Holzprofi Maker MC2032VS, are designed to provide excellent stability and precision for demanding wood turning operations.
In a workshop dedicated to working with wood, the wood lathe remains a fascinating machine that allows craftsmen to create unique shapes, produce turned wooden objects, and develop true craftsmanship in the art of wood turning.
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The Holzmann D500VECO wood lathe is a small bench lathe made of grey cast iron with a center distance of 500 mm. The model can be equipped with an optional bed extension, thanks to which the distance between the centers can be increased to up to 1 m.
The Holzmann D460 wood lathe guarantees precise and vibration-free work thanks to its stable gray cast iron frame. The model can be equipped with an optional bench extension, thanks to which the distance between the centers can be increased up to 980 mm.
This Holzmann D460F mini wood lathe has a 400W motor and is equipped with a 3-stage electronic speed controller.
This Holzmann D460FXL mini wood lathe has a 500W motor and is equipped with a 3-stage electronic speed controller.
The VDM 500 wood lathe features a solid grey cast construction to eliminate vibrations and ensure for top accuracy. The generous range of standard accessories (LED- display, stepless speed adjustment etc.) makes this model ideal for semi-professionals.
This Holzmann D510F mini wood lathe has a 735 W engine and offers a 510 mm fork!
The Jet variator bench wood lathe presents itself as a renewal in the range of bench lathes with its heavy and wide gray cast iron frame, for high stability and minimum vibrations during turning.
The Bernardo KDM 1000 eco wood lathe is fitted as standard with a copying device for manufacturing parts from the original part or a template. This model also has a stepless speed adjustment. Due to its optimal price / performance ratio, this machine is intended for beginners.
The Leman TAB085 wood lathe was designed for the use and needs of a novice lathe operator, its price is attractive for a satisfactory overall quality.
The Bernardo KDM1100 wood lathe is a tower with interesting performances and capabilities.
The Bernardo KDM1100 wood lathe is a tower with interesting performances and capabilities.
The woodworking lathe Jean l'ébéniste MC1100B has a ground cast iron frame ensuring good rigidity and stability while absorbing vibrations.
The Bernardo KDH1100 wood lathe has a cast iron frame that provides good rigidity and stability while absorbing vibrations. Comes with a copier and front support!
The Holzmann VD1100N wood lathe has a cast iron frame that provides good rigidity and stability while absorbing vibrations.
The DB HCL 620 woodturning lathe features a solid grey cast construction to eliminate vibrations and ensure for top accuracy. The generous range of standard accessories (LED- display, stepless speed adjustment etc.) makes this model ideal for semi-professionals.
The Holzprofi MC1624VS wood lathe has a rectified cast iron frame ensuring good rigidity and stability while absorbing vibrations and an electronic speed controller!
The Bernardo HCL800D Wood Lathe has a continuously adjustable electronic speed setting as part of the standard accessories that allows ideal adjustment to each workpiece. This model is mainly used by experienced high-level amateurs.
This wood lathe from the new Holzprofi Maker range is equipped with a cast iron bed that will allow you to eliminate all vibrations when working even on very unbalanced parts and its speed is adjustable by frequency variator from 0 to 3550 rpm which will allow you to work with optimal efficiency.
The HCL 1200 lathe features an electronic, steplessly adjustable speed setting as part of the standard accessoires which allows ideal adjustment to each workpiece. This model is predominantely used among experienced, high-level amateurs.
The HCL 1200 Top lathe features an electronic, steplessly adjustable speed setting as part of the standard accessoires which allows ideal adjustment to each workpiece. Compared to the HCL 1200, this model offer a bigger turning diameter.
1st model in the range on a stand, this JWL 1440VS-M lathe will allow you to carry out all your projects.
Equipped with a 2-speed motor, this JET JWL 1640EVS lathe with variation in each range, will allow you to carry out all your projects.
The Holzmann DBK1300 wood lathe is of massive construction and has a center distance of 1300 mm. Delivered with its copier, it is proposed in 230V or 400V!
The Holzmann DBK1300 wood lathe is of massive construction and has a center distance of 1300 mm. Delivered with its copier, it is proposed in 230V or 400V!
The Holzmann DBK1300F wood lathe is of massive construction and has a center distance of 1300 mm. Comes with its copier and variator.
The Holzmann DBK1500 wood lathe is of massive construction and has a center distance of 1500 mm. Comes with his copier.
