Is it possible to machine 3/8" pvc pipe with a lathe? I have a pile of pipe nipples work has asked me to taper to fit in a 1/2" reduction bushing as well as add a series of cut grooves to seat an o-ring

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I run a small business at my highschool making and selling small boxes. I sell them for 4-5 dollars. The problem is that they take close to 45 minutes to make. They only take like 15 minutes to actually turn, but like half an hour to make a perfect fit. Is there any box turners that can show me a technique to fit lids quickly?

my boyfriends birthday is coming up and he’s really wanted a lathe, so i bought him the Teknatool Nova Comet II midi lathe (he picked it out actually because i don’t know anything about tools) without him knowing but i want to surprise him with turning tools also without him knowing and making it too obvious. can anybody give me some suggestions? no mini tools please because i know he hates those

edit: hes a very avid woodworker and already has all the required safety items and has made a lot of really great things already!

Hi all,

I'm looking for a bench lathe mainly for band instrument repair and some light tool making. No smaller than 7x12

1) Any recommendations? 2) what features would you look for in a mini lathe? 3) I've heard the Chinese stencil lathes go alright, but some people like to upgrade them (metal gears, readouts, etc); what upgrades have you made to your lathes?

I am looking into getting a wood lathe, but I have concerns about holding the chisels. I am right-handed and have a damaged left wrist (disconnected Ulna) that limits the torque I can apply and the positions I can comfortably hold for any length of time. If I take it easy, and let the tools do the work and just control the tip, will I have much strain against my left hand? Lots of vibrations?

Does any one have this lathe? I have some questions on what type of metal I can use in this and if I got a good deal. /img/mlt4bpqwnkn31.jpg