The word transfer comes from the Latin transferre, meaning to carry ("ferre") across ("trans"). In fabrication, we not only transfer bolt holes, but we also carry our existing knowledge—conceptual and ...

The emergence of 3D printed open-source lathes marks a significant milestone in the development of cost-effective machine tools. By ingeniously combining 3D printing technology with concrete casting ...

It might be time to put the 1980s cnc lathe project into the skip. It is a shame, as the basic lathe parts are of excellent quality (Photo right, lathe bed upside-down with the main ballscrew removed) ...

This week Elliot Williams was joined by fellow Europe-based Hackaday staffer Jenny List, to record the Hackaday Podcast as the dusk settled on a damp spring evening. On the agenda first was robotic ...

If you’re planning to make a metalworking lathe out of a CNC milling machine, you probably don’t expect getting a position sensor to work to be your biggest challenge. Nevertheless, this was [Anthony ...

Makers, hobbyists, and DIY enthusiasts who are in search of a compact, user-friendly yet versatile desktop CNC lathe may want to explore the features and capabilities of the Rownd. The Rownd is a ...

Gear-obsessed editors choose every product we review. We may earn commission if you buy from a link. Why Trust Us? Starting a woodworking hobby is a great way to learn a creative and functional skill, ...