The word transfer comes from the Latin transferre, meaning to carry ("ferre") across ("trans"). In fabrication, we not only ...

Walking past the Makera booth at CES 2026, the first thing you notice isn't the smell of sawdust or the high-pitched whine of a typical workshop. Instead, it's a row of sleek, enclosed machines that ...

When you’re like [Wes] from Watch Wes Work fame, you don’t have a CNC machine hoarding issue, you just have a healthy interest in going down CNC machine repair rabbit holes. Such too was the case with ...

TORMACH announced the launch of its new 15LX CNC lathe November 4. According to a company release, the lathe’s motor features high-torque operation in a relatively compact design. The 15LX, a ...

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It might be time to put the 1980s cnc lathe project into the skip. It is a shame, as the basic lathe parts are of excellent quality (Photo right, lathe bed upside-down with the main ballscrew removed) ...

A hands-on tutorial demonstrating how to turn a wooden bowl using only a lathe—no CNC machines involved. The video walks through material prep, turning techniques, and finishing steps for creating a ...

There are a lot of different kinds of power tools out there for woodworkers who want to amplify their skills (either professionally or as a hobby). Unfortunately, choosing the right one (especially ...

The cnc lathe project needs a controller to replace the 40 year old custom controller within the lathe. It is a shame this has to be done, as it was capable of automated thread cutting, which appears ...

Bring your material and drawings of your project to Floor 4 of Sears think[box]. Speak with a member of the Sears think[box] staff and they will help you prepare your files, get set up, instruct you ...