When it comes to machine tools, a good rule of thumb is that heavier is better. A big South Bend lathe or Bridgeport mill might tip the scales at ludicrous weight, but all that mass goes to ...

Big lathes also often need access to an overhead ... I also recommend giving a thought to cleaning. Machine tools throw chips everywhere, and all the shields and trays and guards in the world ...

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Contrary to CNC Milling Lathe machining is for circular geometries (stock is commonly a solid/hollow cylinder) but a hexagon or square can be turned down to a cylinder. Instead of spinning the tools, ...