I’ve always wanted a big engine lathe, but they are just too big. Even if you can get one cheap, the logistics of moving, leveling, and truing it are daunting. (This is precisely why you often can get them cheap at auction: few people are able to deal with such a multi-ton purchase.) So instead I got this tiny baby lathe, small enough for me to lift. Despite its small size, it’s very handy for making small metal parts, and even has a lead screw for cutting screws threads.
Location: Farm
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