As hackers, we’re well accustomed to working with what we have on hand. That’s the name of the game, really. A large majority of the projects that have graced these pages are the direct result of ...

Today, cheap dodgy machine tools are more readily available than ever. Sometimes though, there’s great value in putting a simple and rugged version of your own, as demonstrated by [bartworker]’s ...

Instructables user Random_Canadian turned a power drill and miscellaneous other power tool parts into a functioning mini-metal lathe that can machine copper and aluminum. As assembled the mini-lathe ...

It can be a rattle, a pen, a combination lock, or candle holder. For 63-year-old Russ Strasburger of Newtown, once it's fastened into his lathe, a simple piece of wood represents a palate of ...

Build a lathe stand with a hidden grinder for a multifunctional workspace. Dozens denied oath of allegiance at Indianapolis ...

• Having trouble with chatter when turning or parting on a lathe? Turn the cutting tool upside down and reverse the machine’s spindle rotation. This creates a pulling force against the machine’s ...

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When standard equipment wasn’t enough, a custom-built lathe tool post solved the problem. How does fabrication improve workshop capability?