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 ...

Mini Yet Powerful: Measuring only 31.5x11.5 in., this mini metal lathe by CREWORKS packs a punch with its 750W motor, making it ideal for tackling small to medium metalworking projects.

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.

Despite being a mini lathe, it's still an expensive piece of machinery. In fact, it's far costlier than some of Harbor Freight's bigger lathes, at $749.99. Comparatively, ...