In grand maker tradition, [Giertz] listened to her inner MYOG (Make Your Own Gnome) and got a lathe to learn to make her own handles instead of just buying some off the shelf. If you’re less ...

If they are different, the machine is cutting a taper, which means your bed has some twist. Adjust or shim the lathe’s tailstock-end feet a little bit and make another cut. A larger tail-end on ...

There are several types of lathes and turning centers. Examples include a wood lathe, metal lathe, CNC lathe, CNC turning center, CNC machining center, and multi-axis machine tool. Lathes and turning ...

The following settings ensure accurate hole placement and consistent results. Speed & Feed: The lathe’s maximum RPM is 4,000, so make sure to recalculate Speeds and Feeds accordingly to avoid ...

Lathes are machines for turning and forming ... The machine rotates the metal and cutting tool moves in different directions to shape metal.