I’m using my 3D-printed tool post indicator ... 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 metal lathe is like the wood lathe in the type ... The machine rotates the metal and cutting tool moves in different directions to shape metal.

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 ...

Speed & Feed: The lathe’s maximum RPM is 4,000, so make sure to recalculate Speeds and Feeds accordingly to avoid exceeding this limit. Lower speeds can help control cutting temperatures and prevent ...

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 ...