If you’re planning to make a metalworking lathe out of a CNC milling machine, you probably don’t expect getting a position sensor to work to be your biggest challenge. Nevertheless, this was [Anthony ...

Choosing a new lathe comes down to finding the perfect balance of power, precision, and build quality — so I tested my top ...

HEBRON, Conn.HEBRON, Conn. — RHAM High School senior Jacob Arseneault uses a lathe to cut and shape a motorcycle engine stand in his Manufacturing for Industry class. As he inspects the machine’s ...

The emergence of 3D printed open-source lathes marks a significant milestone in the development of cost-effective machine tools. By ingeniously combining 3D printing technology with concrete casting ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. There are a lot of different skills and techniques that woodworkers can employ to turn raw lumber into something that is both useful and ...

[This Old Tony] is no stranger to quality tools, but he started on a mini lathe. Nostalgia does not stop him from broadcasting his usual brand of snark (actually, it is doubtful that anything short of ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Those who are interested in essential tools for metalworking, machining, and fabrication will invariably find themselves interested in getting ...

A new line of live tools for turret-lathe applications overcome the duty-cycle limitations of standard tools. Unlike existing tools that are restricted to limited run time due to frictional heating of ...

Peek under the veil of an underground group of musicians and sound engineers who own record lathes, machines that cut music records from blank discs. Freelance writer Amanda C. Kooser covers gadgets ...

Gear-obsessed editors choose every product we review. We may earn commission if you buy from a link. Why Trust Us? Starting a woodworking hobby is a great way to learn a creative and functional skill, ...