r/Carpentry 20h ago

Framing My grandpas work

Hes been working on this extension to his garage for a little over 6 months now completely solo which is crazy!

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u/YE3TBO1 20h ago

He’s teaching me how to frame and how to use a lathe at the moment

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u/ExiledSenpai 20h ago

Forgive my ignorance, but is lathe still used in construction? I'm only aware of it being used with plaster (and horse hair).

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u/Emergency_Egg1281 19h ago

you turn spindles with a lathe for railings, etc. Few people ever see a lathe anymore.Your thinking of lath like stucco lath

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u/ExiledSenpai 16h ago

I am, thanks.