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 ...

I’ve had a 7×10 for over a decade; it’s easily been the best tool I’ve bought to date. While I would love a larger lathe and routinely could stand to have something a little longer the ...

He built his own small lathe using a Dremel rotary tool and some wood blocks. View full post on Youtube He carved a head and tailstock from a 2 x 4 and sharpened and carved a spindle from steel rod.

Despite its low price, this mini lathe is definitely not “cheap”, featuring the overall build quality of the trusted Rockler brand, and a heavy-duty cast iron base for stability and durability.