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Building the most accurate DIY CNC lathe in the world [video]

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177 points pillars | 2 comments | 03 Sep 25 13:47 UTC | HN request time: 0s | source
1. zokier ◴[03 Sep 25 14:41 UTC] No.45116407[source]▶
Worth noting that the lathe project itself is on indefinite hiatus right now as I understand it, so don't hold your breath waiting to see finished results.
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2. Joel_Mckay ◴[03 Sep 25 15:34 UTC] No.45117010[source]▶
Most do not understand how difficult these machines are to handle, but there are some completed specialty CNC builds around.

"High precision air bearing CNC lathe and grinder" (Dan Gelbart)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sFrVdoOhu1Q

Cylo's Garage spent a lot of time exploring these designs. =3