In this experiment, rifle barrel grooves are created without a lathe, using a manual technique that relies on a repurposed ...

Welcome to my channel Mr Sagoo where you will learn how to make an idea with your own hands. This video shows a great ...

I’ve had a 7×10 for over a decade; it’s easily been the best tool I’ve bought to date. While I would love a larger lathe and routinely could stand to have something a little longer the ...

[Tim Nummy] used his cheap, Chinese, bench mini-lathe to make a non-terrible mailbox flag holder (YouTube video, embedded below). Tim posts videos on his channel about garage hobby projects, many ...

Considering most mini-lathes range from $400-1000, if you're interested in machining and don't have a TechShop handy, this might be a project for you. See the full writeup with instructions and ...

TL;DR Key Takeaways : The 3D printed open-source lathe project integrates 3D printing with concrete casting to create a cost-effective and durable mini lathe, ideal for hobbyists and DIY enthusiasts.

Mini-lathes are designed to turn bowls, table legs, and posts, but they are much too large for turning very small wood pieces. The YouTuber Scrap Wood City didn't let that stop him, though.

It should be noted that of all the mini tools you can get at Harbor Freight, the 10- and 12-inch benchtop metal lathes are among the most similar to their industrial big brothers.

Mini lathes typically have 1⁄2 HP motors, Midi types have 3⁄4 or 1 HP, and full-size lathes have 1.5 HP and higher. Capacity: Swing & DBC. It’s important that your lathe is large enough to ...