Today, cheap dodgy machine tools are more readily available than ever. Sometimes though, there’s great value in putting a simple and rugged version of your own, as demonstrated by [bartworker]’s ...

Cleaning and setting up a beautiful early 20th century wood lathe made by "Officine Manfredi Bongioanni" in Fossano, Italy. This old, heavy cast iron tool has stood the test of time, and I am excited ...