The drivetrain comes from a 3-speed manual transmission, a 3/4-ton Chevy truck axle donated the spindle, and a V8 cylinder head was used for the cross slide. The tailstock seems to be the only non ...

heavy-duty lathe gives the lie to the latter argument — almost. We’re used to seeing homebrew lathes, of course, and we’ve featured more than a few of them before. But two things make [Jornt ...

There are several types of lathes and turning centers. Examples include a wood lathe, metal lathe, CNC lathe ... Lathes and turning centers are used in many applications. Many industries utilize ...

There’s no reason to use a hacksaw in a modern farm shop. Cutting metal on a farm often used to involve either an oxy-acetylene torch, a hacksaw or tin snips. If a shop was “high-tech,” it ...

KURE, Hiroshima Prefecture--A massive lathe used to precision shape the main gun barrels of Japan’s mighty World War II battleship Yamato is now on public display at the Kure Maritime Museum here.

More than a dozen categories of items sell well online, from pet supplies and baby items to video games and certain collectibles.

Usual price: $150 – $1,800 Vehicles, whether used cars, trucks, or motorcycles, are big-ticket items that consistently do well on Craigslist. They’re a high-value category with a broad audience.

Lathes are machines for turning and forming materials. This is usually done by removing material to form a shape, or drilling and cutting to create threads. The lathe is driven by a motor that ...

Rising new and used values have always been connected at the hip. Over the years, I made a Machinery Pete rule on the rising cost of new equipment: roughly 4% higher per year. Talk about quaint.

Etsy.com is a great alternative to Craigslist for browsing and buying vintage and antique items without having to leave your home to attend a garage or yard sale in person. Buying a used car ...

Commissions do not affect our editors' opinions or evaluations. There’s something satisfying about the heft and feel of a metal credit card. Whether it’s the cachet that comes with owning one ...

Key Takeaways Used car warranties can help owners of aging vehicles avoid expensive repair bills and manage costs. Depending on where you purchased your vehicle, the car could already be covered ...