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How to build a metal lathe. From nothing.

11-29-2016, 06:58 PM

Guy I've been following for a few years on this project. It's a pretty amazing project if you guys are interested in precision fabrication.

Here is a link to the entire project list and all the videos

Metal Lathe - Part 1: The Bed

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zPGZg45dGXA&list=PL9d6LkFNP1fGjdW2RxqSHdSO9D1FEl36c

I am building a Gingery Metal Lathe. I downloaded the first three books in the series for Kindle. Morgan Demers inspired me with his videos of building his...

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11-29-2016, 07:46 PM

Wow. Nice!

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11-30-2016, 12:12 AM

impressive work
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11-30-2016, 07:49 AM

That's dedication. Gonna check out the rest of the vids for lunch
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11-30-2016, 09:07 AM

Fucking props, but Jesus what a shit ton of work for a hobby size machine.

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