Big lathes also often need access to an overhead ... I also recommend giving a thought to cleaning. Machine tools throw chips everywhere, and all the shields and trays and guards in the world ...

The second big challenge was getting a motor to fit ... Tree + lathe and stain/urethane = napkin holders The lathe is a great tool, but there are still some things that I could do to it to make ...

Contrary to CNC Milling Lathe machining is for circular geometries (stock is commonly a solid/hollow cylinder) but a hexagon or square can be turned down to a cylinder. Instead of spinning the tools, ...

It should be noted that of all the mini tools you can get at Harbor Freight, the 10- and 12-inch benchtop metal lathes are among the most similar to their industrial big brothers. A wide variety ...