A large lathe takes on a demanding machining job, showing the precision and power needed for industrial-grade repairs.

The project began as a simple turning, but once the lathe hit full speed the wood transformed into a spinning vortex of shavings and motion. Every cut carved deeper into the spiral, pulling the shape ...

Full disclosure. If you want a lathe capable of turning metal stock, you probably should just buy one. But what fun is that? You can do like [kachurovskiy] and build one with your 3D printer. If ...