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Pagan Wizard
03-07-2008, 04:32 PM
I found this on instructables,com, and thought it was pretty cool. I have always wanted a lathe since wood shop back in high screwel, maybe now I can have a cheap mini lathe.

http://www.instructables.com/id/Drill-Press-Lathe/?ALLSTEPS

Pagan Wizard
03-07-2008, 04:36 PM
For the more ambitious type, you can build a full sized lathe with these instructions.

http://www.instructables.com/id/100-Homemade-Lathe/?ALLSTEPS

Pagan Wizard
03-07-2008, 04:45 PM
And finally, for the very industrious type, here you can learn how to build your own metal lathe.

http://www.instructables.com/id/Build-Your-Own-metalworking-Lathe---Part-I/

n9viw
03-07-2008, 05:09 PM
WOW! I love that site, I've found a new home-away-from-home! Now, how will I get any work done here at work...?! :lol: