Which to buy first, a lathe or a mill? It’s a tough question for the aspiring home machinist with limited funds to spend on machine tools, but of course the correct answer is a lathe.

But many a hobbyist doesn’t have a mill. And if the polygon needs to be accurately centered, remounting the stock costs accuracy. [Mehamozg] demonstrates you can turn a polygon on a lathe.

This project showcases basic 3D milling and lathe operations along with advanced processes such as multi axis milling and live tooling using the lathe. The design of this project is a more ...

How to Make a Powerful Miniature Cannon - DIY Guide - Learn to build a functional DIY miniature cannon right in your workshop! Follow our detailed guide and use common tools to create a shooting mini ...

Join us for a special year-end episode of Bourbon With The Editor as we sit down with Ed Tichelaar, Michigan Application ...

Switzerland-based automatic lathe pioneer Tornos has selected premier advanced machining solutions provider Ellison Technologies as its partner in key United States markets. Ellison Technologies, ...

Tailstocks are used on lathes and other machine tools to support one end of the workpiece through contact with a live or dead center. Benchcenters are table top mounted units used to support a ...

Milling uses rotating cutting tools that move around the part removing material to create a variety of features. Turning on a lathe spins the part and moves static cutting tools along to create ...