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 ...

CNC turning is a subtractive manufacturing method (Removal of Material). Contrary to CNC Milling, Lathe machining is for circular geometries (stock is commonly a solid/hollow cylinder) but a hexagon ...

Have you ever wanted to learn to use a metal lathe? Now is your chance! In this introductory workshop, attendees will learn the basic fundamentals and the parts of a metal lathe. Attendees will also ...

The lathe is known as the King of Machine Tools for a reason. There are very few things that you can’t make with one. In fact, people love to utter the old saw that the lathe is the only machine tool ...

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Believe it or not, until recently I had never done any turnings. I have been messing with wood for a solid twenty years and never once have I even turned on a lathe. I’ve seen Norm do it a bazillion ...

In this hands-on workshop attendees will learn the fundamentals of working with a metal lathe. Attendees will learn about parts of the lathe machine, basic usage and safety guidelines.