Lathe parts range from a chintzy start/stop button assembly that looks like it would be at home on a Power Wheels restoration project to a convenient cam locking mechanism on the tail stock which ...

Lathes are a lot of fun, especially for small wood working projects. Using mostly wood and a few small pieces of hardware, [Jack] was able to build one in an afternoon that works quite well!

Considering most mini-lathes range from $400-1000, if you're interested in machining and don't have a TechShop handy, this might be a project for you.

I'm just curious, since I was doing some net searching, and you can buy a miniature lathe, great for small projects, for well under $1000, and for non-CNC miniature lathes, you can get one for ...

We've already looked at creating a mini-metal lathe, but Hack A Day highlights a video by Jack Houweling in which he shows how to create wood tool instead.

Ideal for tackling small projects, the lathe can cut threads at 12 to 52 threads per inch, giving users fine, closely packed threading.

How to Make a Powerful Miniature Cannon - diy Guide - Learn to build a functional diy miniature cannon right in your workshop ...