buying

I've been afraid to ask this question, because I'm sure it displays(pun intended) my ignorance but I've been searching for the answer here for a couple of days and I can't find a clear answer. My searching has lead me to more confusion. So here is the background and hopefully this will give...

Don't make the mistake I did looking for that used old lathe , milling machine, or what ever. I waited and searched for years for the good deal I could afford with the idea I would learn my way into rebuilding the equipment into something useful. That's a good scheme if you want to learn how to...

Hey all, I'm looking to buy my first lathe. I need opinions on brands people prefer and general pricing. I'm familiar with larger Lathes, but I cannot afford or fit one into the space I have in my townhouse. I've scoured Craigslist and several other online buying networks to try and find...