Grizzly Industrial has recalled two brands of wood lathes because the cutting tool may break and become a projectile and injure the user or anyone nearby. Grizzly issued the recall on Nov. 2, 2023, ...

The basic engine lathe, one of the most widely used machine tools, is very versatile when used by a skilled machinist. However, it is not particularly efficient when many identical parts must be ...

Let’s say you’ve recently bought a lathe and set it up in your shop. Maybe you’ve even gone and leveled it like a boss. You’re ready to make chips, right? Well, not so fast. As real machinists will ...

Metalworking enthusiasts can find several lathe options at Home Depot. Learn which brands make them and how pricing compares ...

Lathe Tool Geometry provides a description of single-point lathe tool angles, detailing the effect these angles have on a cutting operation. Tool angles have a significant impact on a cutting ...

Editor's Note: An updated version of this information can be found here. What exactly is computer-numerical-controlled (CNC) machining? It’s a means to make parts by removing material via high-speed, ...

Grooving or recessing operations, sometimes also called necking operations, are often done on workpiece shoulders to ensure the correct fit for mating parts. When a thread is required to run the full ...

The idea of placing solid brass on a wood lathe might sound reckless, but it’s also a fascinating test of engineering and ...

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