In woodworking, the only tool you need is a hammer and chisel. With enough effort, you can make a decent table leg, you don't need a lathe. But if you do it s

In woodworking, the only tool you need is a hammer and chisel. With enough effort, you can make a decent table leg, you don't need a lathe. But if you do it several times, you think "if I just invest time into learning the lathe, I can save a lot more time when making table legs. In fact, I might be able to make a more complicated table, since the time and effort saved when making the legs can now be spent on other things."