Metal turning lathe

**timcruzen** · Aug 23, 2016, 05:15 AM

I built this lathe in my basement shop.

**Jon** · Aug 23, 2016, 11:11 AM

Hi Tim - welcome to HomemadeTools.net

Great first post! I'm moving this discussion into our main Homemade Tools subforum, so that we can get it added to our encyclopedia and credited to your name.

Got any details on the build?

**timcruzen** · Aug 23, 2016, 01:13 PM

Thanks, Jon. I do have details, and more photo's, I will be posting soon. This Lathe is just one of several machines that I have built, or restored, for my shop. This one though, was the most challenging, and the most fun!

**wizard69** · Aug 24, 2016, 05:06 PM

Originally Posted by timcruzen

Thanks, Jon. I do have details, and more photo's, I will be posting soon. This Lathe is just one of several machines that I have built, or restored, for my shop. This one though, was the most challenging, and the most fun!

It would be fantastic to see more info on this machine. I've actually toyed with the idea of doing a CNC mill or router type machine but haven't had the cash to move forward.

**Paul Jones** · Aug 23, 2016, 01:46 PM

timcruzen,

You have a very interesting design and build to your lathe. I also see you have a gear box behind the headstock for the lower speeds. Looking forward to seeing more about the homemade lathe. This is a great first post and sure to generate a lot of interest!

Thank you for sharing the photos,
Paul Jones

**timcruzen** · Sep 11, 2016, 06:12 PM

Thank you Paul, for your kind words. It is appreciated.

**David Hair** · Dec 27, 2017, 01:32 PM

if there is interest, and I have other projects/ machines as well, I will share in the near future.

I am always interested in any machine that is DIY. Ideas, Ideas, IDEAS!!!

I have a 12" Craftsman lathe that I use all the time, The only problem I run into Is the 12" limit. I am trying to design me a 24" lathe with an 18" bed. You don't need it often, but when I do I wind up having to take the piece to a machine shop. When I tell them what I'm trying to make I often get the old "Thats never going to work" or a price that is so high I can't afford the project

Dave

**rossbotics** · Aug 27, 2016, 10:05 AM

Hi Tim
Welcome to home made tools, that's a very good workmanship, a lot of hours I'm sure, would love to know what intrigued you to build this machine, was it just something you wanted to do ?

Great work

Doug

**DrByte** · Aug 29, 2016, 07:12 AM

Very nice lathe. Great work. Why 2 motors? Minor detail, might need to cover that center mounted lead screw, swarf is gonna fill it up real quick, but I do like that idea.