LatheSim for Windows

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Editors’ Review

Download.com staffNovember 8, 2008

This creative program simulates a lathe to help users virtually experiment and design new forms for carving wood, but the learning curve might send some users back to more traditional tools. LatheSim's interface is full of menus to help users control the virtual lathe or chisel and view angles. Users can define the rotating log and use the sliders to individually adjust the chisel and control the depth, but it's sometimes difficult to make precise carvings. Users also have the ability to customize the lathe's speed and camera angle to meet their specific needs. Even though users can adjust the image colors, properties, and light levels, the graphics in the 3D environment could be improved. Beginning woodcarvers may find this application helpful, but experts might be disappointed in what LatheSim's 15-day trial has to offer.

LatheSim for Windows

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GENERAL

Release: October 23, 2002

Latest update: November 8, 2008

Version: 1.2.1

OPERATING SYSTEMS

Platform: Windows

Operating System

Windows 98
Windows 95
Windows ME
Windows XP
Windows 10
Windows 2000
Windows NT

Additional Requirements: Windows 95/98/Me/NT/2000/XP

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Total Downloads: 5,331

Downloads Last Week: 0

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December 18, 2003
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By Nick Stevens

Practice wood working with this wood-turning lathe simulator.

LatheSim is a wood turning lathe simulator. You can use it to design precise turnings or to experiment with new forms, wood types and finish effects. -Main features are: - Scaled and automatically dimensioned printout - Free hand tool control with the mouse - Precise tool control to 1/16th inch - Texture map with any .BMG or .JPEG - Automatic sanding and smoothing functions - Photograph you finished work and share in our online gallery - Full 360 degree view control - Full lighting control.