But when it comes to industrial machinery like metal lathes, there are other outlets that offer higher-end equipment than Harbor Freight. On the other hand, Harbor Freight's metal lathes don't ...

As hackers, we’re well accustomed to working with what we have on hand. That’s the name of the ... But even still, attempting to build a functional lathe using scrap pieces from granite ...

The angle grinder plays a prominent role in the build, as do simple tools like a hand drill, files, and a welder — and yes, the unfinished lathe itself, which was used to bore out the bearing ...