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Lathes are used by both woodworkers and metalworkers to transform raw materials into finished items. Whether you're designing fine furniture, creating a set of spindles, or fabricating a replacement part for a piece of machinery, a power lathe can simplify this complex task. To make the most of your lathe, stock your workshop with a variety of lathe accessories from the Sears tool department.

Although many lathes include automated blades that can be set to allow the machine to do the majority of the work, some fine craftsmen prefer to use a set of manual turning blades. These hand tools come in a variety of patterns to create different types of cuts in the raw material. As the power lathe turns the wood or metal, the craftsman presses the blade against the material to shave away thin layers. By applying varying degrees of pressure and using different shapes, the raw material is turned into a true work of art.

When shopping for turning blades at Sears, choose from complete sets or purchase individual tools. If you're just starting to build an inventory of blades, buying a set makes the most sense. This type of product will supply your workshop with a variety of blades in the most common shapes and sizes. Of course, if you lose or damage a single blade, you wouldn't want to purchase an entire set for a replacement. In this scenario, it makes financial sense to choose one or two individual turning blades.

Other specialty blades are usually sold individually. At Sears, you can find chisels and gouges to satisfy any wood-turning need. If you enjoy making smaller items, you may even be interested in pen-turning blades. These tool are used to create custom-made writing pens on a mini-lathe.

Sears also sells several types of lathe stands to securely hold this power tool at just the right height for the craftsman to work. In addition to providing a sturdy work surface, this lathe accessory protects the worker from back pain and fatigue over the course of a workday.

To reduce the repetitive nature of turning a set of identical spindles, chair legs, or other items with a power lathe, Sears sells a copying device that can use one item to produce identical copies. The lathe copier attaches to the traditional power tool and uses the original item as a pattern to press blades against an unshaped piece of wood or metal to produce a complete set of finished products. Lathe copiers can increase efficiency while reducing waste when it comes to big projects.