Uploaded July 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
In this video, I examine why my piece flew off the lathe twice! When something goes wrong at the lathe, it's tempting to just move on. But the projects that fail are often the ones that teach us the most.
If you’d like to support my work—or simply treat me to a coffee—you can visit: buymeacoffee.com/mikepeace3Y Every bit of support genuinely helps, and I’m truly grateful for it.
00:00 - Intro: It flew off. Twice.
00:43 - Background: mounting, shaping, reverse chucking
03:54 - Episode 1: the first failure
05:25 Forensic analysis of first failure
06:24 - Episode 2: the second failure
08:18 Forensic analysis of second failure
09:20 Closing remarks
Here are two great sources for chucks, lathes and many other woodturning accessories. As a marketing affiliate I earn from qualifying purchases.
-The Woodturning Store thewoodturningstore.com/record-power/?aff=7
-Turners Warehouse turnerswarehouse.com/?ref=lhktiplm
As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases from my Amazon shop amazon.com/shop/mikepeacewoodturning
Multi Axis Turning by Barbara Dill amzn.to/4vn9ZBl
I offer in-person woodturning instruction in the Atlanta, GA area. Visit mikepeacewoodturning.com for details. Download demonstration handouts and articles I have published.
In this video, I examine why my piece flew off the lathe twice! When something goes wrong at the lathe, it's tempting to just move on. But the projects that fail are often the ones that teach us the most.
If you’d like to support my work—or simply treat me to a coffee—you can visit: buymeacoffee.com/mikepeace3Y Every bit of support genuinely helps, and I’m truly grateful for it.
00:00 - Intro: It flew off. Twice.
00:43 - Background: mounting, shaping, reverse chucking
03:54 - Episode 1: the first failure
05:25 Forensic analysis of first failure
06:24 - Episode 2: the second failure
08:18 Forensic analysis of second failure
09:20 Closing remarks
Here are two great sources for chucks, lathes and many other woodturning accessories. As a marketing affiliate I earn from qualifying purchases.
-The Woodturning Store thewoodturningstore.com/record-power/?aff=7
-Turners Warehouse turnerswarehouse.com/?ref=lhktiplm
As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases from my Amazon shop amazon.com/shop/mikepeacewoodturning
Multi Axis Turning by Barbara Dill amzn.to/4vn9ZBl
I offer in-person woodturning instruction in the Atlanta, GA area. Visit mikepeacewoodturning.com for details. Download demonstration handouts and articles I have published.
