For wood turning, I don't have a lathe in my shop but have a couple more common tools: a drill press and an angle grinder. This is an overview of how I make little presents and trinkets like cork bottle stoppers, bottle openers, tool handles, etc.

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Product Links (Amazon Links Help Me Out, THANK YOU!!)
Rockler Turning Thingys https://www.rockler.com/power-tools/w...

Foam Sanding Disc Pads:
5 inch: https://amzn.to/3RtYJlF
6 inch: https://amzn.to/486nrxY

Wood Turning Finish https://amzn.to/4a1PO2p

Angle Grinder Flap Discs https://amzn.to/3RutwyJ
Note: This are fairly pricy but I do think last way way way longer than the cheapo versions you can find locally.

The Original "Drill Press Lathe" Kit I Bought https://amzn.to/3R2zdCA
Note: I don't recommend this kit, but if you look at the photos it may help to understand what we are replicating here.