Check out my review and lists of recommended metal lathes here. This is an output of years of experience as a machinist and hours of research and survey.
A metal lathe, also known as a “metal turning lathe,” is the most versatile of all machine tools in the metal shop. They are great at shaping metals into various cylindrical forms. You can use them to create anything from simple coffee cups and bicycle frame buildings to ornate lamps and decorative items. In this […]
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Metal lathes are a great addition to your workbench if you like to work with metal, but they’re often bulky and expensive. Mini metal lathes are therefore the perfect solution if saving space and money are priorities. But they’re not all built the same. In this article, we review the best mini metal lathes for
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Update 2022: The Shop Fox M1049 has been discontinued. I recommend checking out my other article, Best Metal Lathes for an updated review of available lathes. Or click here to continue your research on Amazon. All lathe lovers know that Shop Fox is considered one of the top brands in the woodturning and metal turning
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Please note that the Shop Fox M1112 has been discontinued. If you would like to choose another gunsmithing lathe, I recommend you check out my other article: Best Metal Lathes. Or, click this link and you’ll be redirected to Amazon’s gunsmithing section. Hey there fellas, welcome to another episode. It’s my second personal review where
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