In using old sandpaper run the lathe at a moderate speed to avoid burning the wood, especially on square or round fillets.

In applying filler, run the lathe at the slowest speed after the material has dried sufficiently to rub into the pores of the wood.

The writer himself ran the lathe and instructed the first few bosses.

Run the lathe at a low speed, depending on the size of the piece that is being polished.