3D printers, or even small CNC routers may seem like relatively easy machine tools to obtain for your hackerspace or garage. They are both very useful, but at some point you may want to start working ...

Just about every machinist in the United States has encountered an older Hardinge turret lathe during the course of his career. These little machines, commonly referred to as “second operation lathes, ...

The last time we discussed machine tools, we talked about how to choose the size of the new metalworking lathe that your wallet is itching to pour itself into. The next big decision to make is “new or ...

While inspecting and cleaning a lathe, we uncovered unexpected details that reveal how this machine was used over time. From hidden wear to surprising materials, what stories can old tools still tell ...

• 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 ...

In this video I turn a simple offcut into a custom wooden lid for a ceramic jar using my old metal lathe. I start by laying out and cutting a clean circle on the bandsaw, then carefully shape and test ...