Contrary to CNC Milling Lathe machining is for circular geometries (stock is commonly a solid/hollow cylinder) but a hexagon or square can be turned down to a cylinder. Instead of spinning the tools, ...

That is, unless you’ve got the proper tool. We figure [Machine Mechanic] must need to cut a lot of them, as they spent quite a bit of time perfecting this custom lathe attachment to automate the ...

That said, they're certainly a step up from the mini power tools that would suit a hobbyist. In fact, Harbor Freight's line of seven-inch-swing Central Machinery precision benchtop mini lathes are ...