If there’s one machine you need in your workbench, it’s a metal lathe. Whether you’re just starting out as a hobbyist or you plan to create a business in metal crafting, using a lathe is a great way to start. In this article, I’ll walk you through what a mini metal lathe is and how […]
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Yes, I know that wood lathes are strictly for wood, and metal lathes are strictly for metal. But can an exception be made for turning brass on a wood lathe? What if you just want to add a bit of metal flair to your woodworking projects, it should be fine to turn a softer metal
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A lathe is extremely useful when it comes to wood turning and working. It’s even called the mother of machine tools, as it helps cut, deform, and shape metals and wood, among others. With this, it is essential to search for a durable lathe that is smooth for both beginner and pro woodworkers. In my
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Many are confused about the differences between the live and dead centers of the lathe machine. These allow you to secure your work-piece to your machine for woodturning, metalworking, etc. However, to give you a brief distinction, the dead center is just a stationary point, while the live center lathe has a rotating end. The
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You know something’s not right when you constantly hear a sound from ANY machine. The same goes for your CNC machine, no matter what it’s working on. If you don’t want to waste your steel bars, you’ll have to address your chatter in machining as soon as you hear it. Don’t know if it’s your
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