The project is based on a 7×12 Mini Lathe. There are several brands ... The first thing to get upgraded was not related to the CNC conversion. The 3″ chuck was replaced with a 5″.

CNC turning is a subtractive manufacturing method (Removal of Material). Contrary to CNC Milling Lathe machining is for circular geometries (stock is commonly a solid/hollow cylinder) but a hexagon or ...