May 17, 2023 · Make a metal lathe, drill, and milling machine with scrap, steel bar, and concrete. Basic tools will be all you need to get started.

Feb 11, 2011 · Useless wood scraps can be turned into beautiful things. The lathe is a perfect tool for both artists and craftsmen. Fluid in-the-moment pieces ...

Sep 13, 2017 · Don't be afraid to try new things. A magic wand, from Harry Potter, is a good starter project for using a wood lathe.

Aug 19, 2010 · They're for turning metal with tolerances on the order of 0.001″. A wood lathe is a vastly simpler, cheaper, and less expensive beast.

Feb 9, 2021 · Our lathe has a 13″ swing and a 40″ long axis. Spindle speed is normally controlled via a gearbox behind the spindle, driven by a single-phase ...

Nov 21, 2011 · Yes, it is a lathe. The cutting torch in the lower pic is hogging out the steel for one throw on the crank. The resulting crankshaft, or one ...

Apr 12, 2012 · Like $100-$200. Generally, the method involves casting the bed with slightly oversize voids to mount the ways and other parts requiring ...

Apr 26, 2013 · Every part is friction fit and held together tightly by wooden pegs. It's really a marvel of vintage engineering, and as you can see at the end ...

A rose engine is a type of geometric lathe used to produce complex radial engravings called Guilloché, which are used both for decorative and security (i.e. ...