This isn’t some ‘slap on some steppers‘ type of project, it’s a full-fledged build capable of tight tolerances and threading. The project is based on a 7×12 Mini Lathe. There are several ...

Harbor Freight's mini benchtop metal lathes are a powerful option for at-home machinists. Who manufactures Harbor Freight lathes, and how much do they cost?

Lathe parts range from a chintzy start/stop ... The verdict on the lead screw and thread dial is that you get what you pay for and this is demonstrated by painstakingly cutting threads into ...

The process of making large corner nuts on a lathe machine involves precision engineering and skilled craftsmanship. Starting with raw metal stock, the material is carefully machined into the desired ...

Lathes are machines for turning and forming materials. This is usually done by removing material to form a shape, or drilling and cutting to create threads. The lathe is driven by a motor that ...