The idea behind this Blog is to help the hobbyist interested in purchasing a metal Lathe and or Milling machine make an informed decision about their purchase. With a number of factors in mind the choice of machines and the required tooling becomes simpler.

Other topics covered will be the conversion of a Lathe and Mill to CNC ( Computer numerical control )and the factors related to doing so. Also, what to know about the required parts in terms of size, function and how they relate to each other and to the Lathe and Mill. This information is invaluable and can save a lot of trouble, wasted time and money.

Various tooling setups will also be shown for the effective and accurate machining of various parts a model engineer may wish to produce along with hints and tips that can also be useful.