You know you’re in for a treat when you are told that a lathe which can reach a resolution of one micrometer (1×10 −6, a millionth of a meter, or 0.00004″ for people who love zeros) is ‘not hard to ...

In this video, we explore the art of woodturning using a DIY lathe made with a drill and a waterjet. The outcome exceeded our expectations, particularly with the creation of a perfect baseball bat, ...

If you have a CNC machine, lathe, or mill and like to use plastic blocks for prototyping the material cost can add up quickly if you're prolific or make a lot of mistakes. Consider using machinable ...

Every metalworker knows the struggle of dealing with chips and metal shavings that invade every nook and cranny of the lathe. Frequent cleaning is a must, but it's time-consuming and sometimes even a ...