The project is based on a 7×12 Mini Lathe. There are several brands to ... and lead screw were removed and replaced by a THK linear slide. This slide only has 2.5″ of travel and is perfect ...

The OL-1 Office lathe's high-speed cross-slide accepts various gang-style tools and features X and Z-axis travels measuring 8 3 8 in. Reportedly, the cross-slide makes for quick setups and ...

It wasn’t really optimal for traditional metal turning, though, so Mini-Lathe 2 was undertaken ... There’s a cross-slide, a quick-change tool post, and a manual lead screw for the carriage.