Author: Infrastructure
Genre: Woodwork
Date: 21st February 2026
Description: From the rope-driven lathes of ancient Egypt to the humming workshops of today's craft revival, this sweeping history traces thousands of years of a deceptively simple art. Journey through Greek and Roman workshops, medieval guild halls, and the ornate turning rooms of Renaissance princes before witnessing the craft's dramatic transformation under steam and electricity. Rich with technical insight and human stories, it reveals how one spinning tool shaped civilizations, careers, and communities. A must-read for woodworkers, historians, and anyone captivated by the enduring power of making things by hand.