A true, but somewhat narrow, definition. What about a pole lathe? No
motor! What about a treadle lathe? No motor! What about a lathe powered by
internal combustion engine or water wheel? No motor! Dan

Turning; You take a chunk of wood, attach it to a motor, and while it
spins, you have an aresnal of weapons that you use to carve the wood
into various shapes.
robo hippy