Robust lathes are only sold direct and by the Woodturning Professionals listed below. These dealers regularly use Robust lathes for their personal work and many teach on them as well.  When you speak to a Robust Dealer you can be sure you are speaking with someone who knows woodturning and more than a little about Robust lathes. Not just anyone gets to do this.

Robust dealers don’t compete on price, a firm policy that honors the investment you make when you purchase a Robust lathe. While there are no geographical restrictions on any of our dealers, you may find it advantageous to work with someone close to you or with someone you already know.  Feel free to contact any of them or Robust directly.


Robust Dealer Map

Click on a number to see the dealer info.

Robust Dealer Map
Rudolph Lopez The Ellsworth School of Woodturning Trent Bosch Studios Cascadia Woodcraft & Lutherie Supply (Formerly Bow River Wood to Works) Turning Wood Alan and Mary Lacer Woodworkers Emporium Woodchuckers The Woodturning Store Steve Kennard Chucks Plus Axminster Tools Craft Supplies Carl Jacobson - Bordet Joe Osolnik Woodturning with Tim Yoder John Jordan Woodturning Naoto Suzuki Woodturning Tools VERKTOY AS Sam Angelo Woodturning Lyle Jamieson Woodturning Buffalo Woodturning Products Kenji Wada Tsubaki Lab Nick Agar Ronald Kanne Hardware Specialties Robust Tools Headquarters Ralph Benson Matt Monaco / Monaco Bowls The Woodturning Tool Store Packard Woodworks

Rudolph Lopez

Rudolph Lopez
Brooksville, FL 34604
Phone: 1.813.416.0404
Email: rudy@rudolphlopez.com

From the first time I saw Robust lathes I was instantly impressed with the research and development Robust put into the design and manufacturing of his lathes. To me the quality, ergonomics and functionality are spot on. And they are American made. Being able to turn on my American Beauty everyday is a dream come true, and it always the lathe of choice with students in my studio.

The Ellsworth School of Woodturning

The Ellsworth School of Woodturning
Weaverville, North Carolina
Phone: 215-527-7928
Email: david.ellsworth3@gmail.com
www.ellsworthstudios.com

David Ellsworth: It is a pleasure to represent a company that builds custom machines that are the finest
quality, best design and most versatile wood lathes made today.

Trent Bosch Studios

Trent Bosch Studios
Fort Collins, Colorado
Phone: (970) 218 6453
Email: trent@trentbosch.com
www.trentbosch.com
www.trentboschtools.com

Trent Bosch: I have a lot of lathes in my shop and my Robust American Beauty is my favorite, not
because I make anything different on it than I would on any of the other lathes, but because of how
enjoyable it is to use. I am proud to be a Robust distributor because I really believe in the product.

Cascadia Woodcraft & Lutherie Supply (Formerly Bow River Wood to Works)

Cascadia Woodcraft & Lutherie Supply
(Formerly Bow River Wood to Works)

Vancouver Island, British Columbia

Phone: 250-331-9392

Email: orders@cascadiacanada.com

Website: www.cascadiacanada.com

Cascadia Woodcraft & Lutherie Supply (formerly Bow River Wood to Works) has a laser focus on providing woodturners with the absolutely best quality tools and lathes for almost 2 decades. Robust achieves that goal with outstanding success, providing unrivaled quality, craftsmanship, and customer service. We are happy to represent them across Canada.

Turning Wood

TURNING WOOD
Plano, Texas 75074
Phone: (972)424-7958
Email: Steve@turningwood.com
www.turningwood.com
Steve Worcester: Robust combines all the features I want in a lathe, everything operates smoothly and
the way it is supposed to. Plenty of power and everything works the way precision machinery should, no
fiddling. I am very proud to join the Robust family and sell and support the finest lathes available.

Alan and Mary Lacer

Alan Lacer Woodturning
River Falls, Wisconsin
Phone: 651 307  9059
Email: alan@alanlacer.com
www.alanlacer.com

Alan Lacer: Robust lathes are rugged and solid machines. The sliding headstock on the American Beauty
places these lathes at the front of the pack. The standard stainless-steel ways on all models leads to an
effortless glide of the banjo and tailstock. The Tilt Away feature is a real innovation.

Woodworkers Emporium

Woodworkers Emporium
Las Vegas, Nevada
Phone: 702-871-0722
chbwwe@gmail.com
www.woodworkersemporium.com

Christian and Jeri Brisepierre: A frequent question from customers is “where is it made?”. Truly
American made machines are fairly rare in the woodworking field. Now, for the lathe, we have a series
of high-quality machines made by Robust.

Woodchuckers

Woodchuckers
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
1-800-551-0192, Ext 21
Email: marc@artisticwoodchuckers.com
www.woodchuckers.com

Marc Solomon: We are excited to add such a well thought out and well-built family of lathes to our store.
Most importantly is to have the full support and cooperation of the manufacturer behind the product.
Robust allows us this privilege.

The Woodturning Store

The Woodturning Store
Dix Hills, New York
(631) 421-TOOL (8665)
steve@thewoodturningstore.com
www.thewoodturningstore.com

Steve Fulgoni: I own three PowerMatics and a custom Nichols lathe. I have been tweaking them for
years, trying to make a great lathe but couldn’t get what I wanted. When my American Beauty arrived,
my search was over, I found my dream lathe!

Steve Kennard

Steven Kennard Studio and Gallery
Canning, Nova Scotia, Canada
Phone: 902-582-3795
email: steven@stevenkennard.com
www.stevenkennard.com

Steven Kennard: My woodturning career spans 40 years and 3 countries and during that time I have
turned on many lathes – my Robust American Beauty outshines them all in every respect. The quality of
the engineering is fantastic and the finish and attention to detail can only be described as superlative.

Chucks Plus

Chucks Plus
Aubrey, Texas
Phone: 940-765-2123
Email: pjudkins@chucksplus.com
www.chucksplus.com

Paul Judkins: The decision to add Robust to our product offerings was really a “no brainer”! Their lathes
and accessories are unparalleled in their thoughtful design, fit and finish and quality. Without question
the Robust is the best overall lathe I have ever used.

Axminster Tools

Axminster Tools
Axminster, Devon, United Kingdom
Phone: 03332 406406
Email: sales@axminstertools.com
www.axminstertools.com
Our exclusive UK agent: Robust Tools is pleased to have Axminster Tools represent our lathes and
accessories in the UK. Whether you’re looking for a fully decked out American Beauty, or simply a
toolrest, Axminster should be able to attend to your all of your needs.

Craft Supplies

Craft Supplies USA
Provo, Utah
Phone: 800-551-8876
Email: rforrest@woodturnerscatalog.com
www.woodturnerscatalog.com
When it comes to wood turning lathes, our knowledge and selection is second to none. We are excited to offer Robust lathes and accessories. Possibly the finest woodturning lathes on the market today, Robust wood lathes enjoy an unrivaled reputation for craftsmanship, quality and performance with a fit and finish second to none.  Call or email us for more information.

Carl Jacobson -

Carl Jacobson – The Woodshop
Sherwood, Oregon
Phone: 503-939-4565
Email: jacobson68@yahoo.com
www.thewoodshop.tv
Also, search for “Carl Jacobson” on YouTube

Carl Jacobson: Shortly after YouTube started, I started making woodturning videos. I now have over
260,000 subscribers. Robust lathes are unmatched in quality, and obviously designed by woodturners.
The craftsmanship along with the seven year warranty, speaks volumes for everyone at Robust!

Bordet

Bordet

BORDET (France)
NEUILLY SUR MARNE, FRANCE
Phone: 00331 41 53 40 40
Email: contact@bordet.fr
www.bordet.fr

Bordet: Here in France through prestigious brands, we try to offer the best in woodworking machinery
and tools. Then it was obvious for us to propose to our customer beautiful Robust lathes.

Joe Osolnik

Osolnik Machinery & Supplies
Berea, Kentucky
Phone: 859-893-0965
Email: osolnikj@osolnikmachinery.com
www.osolnikmachinery.com

Joe Osolnik: It is especially an honor to add the Robust Lathes to our distributorship. The precision of
build that goes into these lathes represents the thoughtfulness for the turners needs and use.

Special Note: Joe is the son of Rudy Osolnik, considered by many the Grandfather of Woodturning. Rudy
helped design the first Powermatic 3520.

Woodturning with Tim Yoder

Woodturning with Tim Yoder
Tulsa, Oklahoma
Phone: 918-508-6425
Email: info@wtwtim.com
www.wtwtim.com
Also, search for “Tim Yoder” on YouTube

Tim Yoder: I have had the chance to turn on most of the lathes on the market today. None are as well
designed as the ‘Made in USA’ Robust line of lathes. From the rust proof stainless steel ways to the
patented Tilt Away tailstock Robust has thought of everything a turner might need in a lathe.

John Jordan Woodturning

www.johnjordanwoodturning.com

 

Email: Vicki@johnjordanwoodturning.com

 

John and I imported a lathe from Australia for years, but they eventually became hard to get. Then John became quite impressed with ROBUST lathes and started advising people who called to buy a Robust! We received a commission check in the mail with a note saying: You are already selling our lathes, you might as well become a ROBUST dealer! An American made lathe by nice folks and John said his American Beauty was the best lathe he ever turned on! What more could you want? - Vicki Jordan

Naoto Suzuki Woodturning Tools

Naoto Suzuki Woodturning Tools (Japan)
Hamamatsu-city, Shizuoka-prefecture, Japan
Phone: 053 437 1219
Email: woodturning1@gmail.com

VERKTOY AS

VERKTOY AS (Norway)
Stavanger. Norway
Phone: +47 51886800
Email: post@verktoyas.no
www.verktoyas.no

Odd Erik Thjømøe: Odd Erik is the Owner and Managing Director of WWW Verktoy AS based in
Stavanger, Norway. WWW VERKTOY AS specializes in the distribution and sale of woodworking, wood
turning and wood carving tools and supplies in Norway and throughout Scandinavia.

Sam Angelo Woodturning

Sam Angelo Woodturning
Billings, Montana
Email: Samandcheryle@gmail.com
YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRZxyT3UUS8spkIZDAsaFnA
www.wyomingwoodturner.com

Sam Angelo: The quality of Robust lathes sets a high bar. The standard features, overall design, and
available options add up to making them the most versatile woodturning lathe on the market. It is a
pleasure to represent Robust Tools who stand proudly by the maxim: “Made in America”.

Lyle Jamieson Woodturning

Lyle Jamieson Woodturning
Traverse City, Michigan
Phone: 231-947-2348
Email: lyle@lylejamieson.com
www.lylejamieson.com
YouTube channel: http://www.youtube.com/user/JamiesonLyle

Lyle Jamieson: I have been turning all my life and manufacturing and selling turning tools since 1988. It
is a pleasure to use the best, and have the versatility to do every kind of turning. I appreciate the quality,
engineering and attention to detail that Robust puts into every lathe.

Buffalo Woodturning Products

Buffalo Woodturning Products
Cheektowaga, New York
Phone: 716-391-2001
Email: joe@buffalowoodturningproducts.com
www.buffalowoodturningproducts.com

Joe Wiesnet: My tool buying is guided by this philosophy: ”Buy It Once. Buy It Right.” After careful
analysis, the Robust American Beauty was the only choice for me. Winning factors included the stainless-
steel ways, tilt away tail stock, ruggedness of all the components, coupled with an unmatched warranty.

Kenji Wada Tsubaki Lab

Kenji Wada
Tsubaki Lab
Gifu, Japan
www.tsubakilab.jp
058-237-3911
wadak@tsubakilab.jp
Kenji Wada from Tsubaki Lab writes: We have been operating a woodworking business in Gifu, Japan since 2017. We also offer woodworking lessons to the general public.  When I am asked by someone "which machine is the best?", I always answer ``American Beauty is the one”.  Last year, I published the first commercially available woodturning guidebook for beginners in Japan.

Nick Agar

Nick Agar Studios
Brooklet, Georgia
Email: nick@nickagarstudios.com
www.nickagarstudios.com

The well-traveled Nick Agar: I have moved to America and opened a new Turning School in Georgia. It
was a no brainier to have a shop filled with lathes that ticked all the boxes. I chose American Beauty
lathes as they will cover everything I need both as both a teacher and a maker.

Ronald Kanne

DE HOUTDRAAIERIJ (The Netherlands)
Wehl, The Netherlands
Phone: +31 653 173 580
Email: info@dehoutdraaierij.nl
www.dehoutdraaierij.nl
Ronald Kahn: Ronald is an accomplished turner and workshop instructor and uses his American Beauty
almost daily.

Hardware Specialties

Hardware Specialties
Anchorage, Alaska
Phone: (907) 563-1312
Email: info@hsiak.com
www.hsiak.com

Please contact Amy for all your Robust needs in Alaska !

Robust Tools Headquarters

Robust Tools
Barneveld, Wisconsin
Phone: 608-924-1133
Email: info@turnrobust.com
www.turnrobust.com
We’re proud to manufacture great lathes and woodturning accessories right here in the USA. Please feel
free to contact us directly or any of the fine dealers you’ll find on this page.

Ralph Benson

Ralph Benson
Reno, Nevada
Phone: 775-453-4742
Email: blcwoodworks@gmail.com
Ralph Benson: Ralph has been a Robust dealer since 2012 and offers installation services along with
individualized education for his Robust customers. He enjoys sharing his skills and experiences with
friends and customers alike.

Matt Monaco / Monaco Bowls

Matt Monaco Founder/Maker
Monaco Bowls
monaco.bowl@outlook.com
Springfield, Missouri
Cell:417-705-6189

The Woodturning Tool Store

The Woodturning Tool Store
Allen, Texas
Phone: 214-924-3748
tod@woodturningtoolstore.com
www.woodturningtoolstore.com

Tod Raines: Our goal is to provide customers quality products and ensure that service and support
pleasant and hassle free. We supply tools manufactured specifically for us and tools manufactured by
other tool creators. We are excited to be a Robust Tool dealer.

Packard Woodworks

Packard Woodworks
Tryon, North Carolina
Phone: 800-683-8876
Email: sales@packardwoodworks.com
www.packardwoodworks.com

Brad Packard: Packard Woodworks has been supplying woodturning tools and supplies since 1992. We
also offer carving and woodburning supplies. We are proud to have Robust Tools lathes and accessories
in our catalog and online store.