It might be time to put the 1980s cnc lathe project into the skip. It is a shame, as the basic lathe parts are of excellent quality (Photo right, lathe bed upside-down with the main ballscrew removed) ...

Dive into an in-depth project as the creator designs and builds a custom metal forming machine from scratch. This video guides you through every step—from blueprint planning and precision machining ...

Lathes are complicated machines, and buying one requires weighing a lot of options. We’ve already talked about buying new Asian, or old American machines (with apologies to the Germans, British, Swiss ...

Choosing a lathe isn’t about speed charts or flashy extras — it’s about control. A solid lathe changes how confidently you ...

The last time we discussed machine tools, we talked about how to choose the size of the new metalworking lathe that your wallet is itching to pour itself into. The next big decision to make is “new or ...