I'm just curious, since I was doing some net searching, and you can buy a miniature lathe, great for small projects, for well under $1000, and for non-CNC miniature lathes, you can get one for less ...

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

ALLIED MACHINE AND ENGINEERING, a manufacturer of holemaking and finishing cutting tools for metalcutting operations, introduced threaded lathe sleeves as a stocked-standard way to introduce coolant ...