It’s common wisdom that the lathe is the essential machine tool, and the only one that can make copies of itself. While we won’t argue the primacy of the lathe in the machine shop, this scratch-built, ...

As hackers, we’re well accustomed to working with what we have on hand. That’s the name of the game, really. A large majority of the projects that have graced these pages are the direct result of ...

Dive into the step-by-step process of building a powerful metal bending machine, also known as a ring roller or tube bender, in this in-depth fabrication project. Learn how recycled scrap metal, ...