It should be noted that of all the mini tools you can get at Harbor Freight, the 10- and 12-inch benchtop metal ... the parts and packing lists present in the owner's manual for each lathe ...

Where most homebrew lathes tend to be the bench top variety and feature cast aluminum parts, [Jornt] went with steel for his build, and a lot of it. The base and bed of the machine are welded from ...