Instructables user Random_Canadian turned a power drill and miscellaneous other power tool parts into a functioning mini-metal lathe that can machine copper and aluminum. As assembled the mini-lathe ...

Like many budget machinists, the delightfully optimistically named [We Can Do That Better] had trouble with some of the finer controls on his import mini-lathe. But rather than suffer through it, he ...

Explore techniques for peeling an apple seamlessly, enhancing your everyday tasks. This quick **diy** project also showcases effortless knife sharpening using easy-to-find **tools**. Gain insight into ...

Mini-lathes are designed to turn bowls, table legs, and posts, but they are much too large for turning very small wood pieces. The YouTuber Scrap Wood City didn't let that stop him, though. He built ...

Lathes can be big, powerful, dangerous machines. But sometimes there’s a call for making very small parts out of soft materials, like plastic and wood. For jobs like this, you could use something like ...

In this video, I modify a $25 axe purchased on eBay, transforming it into a unique tool. I forge a double bit from an old ...