Benchwork and Layout Operations provides a detailed overview of the various benchwork and layout processes that operators often need to perform during manual machining. Layout is the process of ...

is essentially a CNC vertical milling machine on steroids. Many CNC mills are just manual milling machines that have been converted to CNC control. They work nicely, but have a number of drawbacks ...

CNC machine tools are getting ever more affordable ... [Ticktock34] shows off his skills on a WWII vintage manual lathe with a photo album of his .75 caliber miniature black powder cannon build.