Using Actions

Flip

Flips the design vertically. In this case, from what could be a bowl or vase (top image on left) to what could be a candlestick (bottom image).

Straighten Sides

Flattens the side of the design, eliminating side curves for all blocks. One can choose to make the sides vertical with the top square, vertical with the bottom square or straight between bottom and top square (shown).

Drill

Drills a hole in the top or bottom of the design. The size of the drill is set by the user. Lathe Magic then adds the needed blocks and positions the design dots to give a cylindrical hole. You can also drill through the model.

Add Bead

In the image to the left, a bead has been added in the middle. User can set height of bead.

Add Cove

In the image to the left, a cove has been added in the middle. User can set height of cove.

Add Groove

In the image to the left, a groove has been added in the middle. User can set height of groove.

Add Block

In the image to the left, a block has been added in the middle. The design dots can be moved by the user to shape the curve or you can right click anywhere in the Front View window and select Randomize Selected Block to get a random curve.

Dish

Adds a block with a slightly concave surface. Can be applied to the top or bottom (shown) of the design. User can modify the depth by moving the design dots. For an object intended to sit on a table, a slightly dished bottom can help avoid wobbling.

Step/Dish

Adds two blocks, one with a slightly concave surface and the other a short lip. Can be applied to the top (shown) or bottom of the design. User can modify the depth by moving the design dots.

Hollow

Hollow adds additional blocks to mirror the exterior profile on the inside. The user can set the thickness of the wall. Many times the interior profile will need some manual adjustment to maintain wall thickness throughout. The design does not have to be perfect as you can adjust wall thickness as you turn on the lathe. Note that the computer can generate hollowed designs that may be difficult to replicate on the lathe. See below for an alternate form of hollowing.

The 3D image to the left shows the design before hollowing.

The image to the left shows the design after hollowing.

Hollow Alternative

With more manual work, the user can hollow a model themself by first applying Step/Dish, then moving the design dots down and adjusting them to follow the profile. In the example shown, it also required another block be added to reach deeply enough.