The HiTorque Mini Mill (model 3960) from LittleMachineShop.com has a solid column mounted to the base that gives the mill significantly rigidity to reduce chatter. The HiTorque 7×12 Deluxe Mini Lathe ...

[Andrew] wanted a digital readout (DRO) for his mini lathe and mini mill, but found that buying even one DRO cost as much as either of his machines. The solution? You guessed it, he built his own for ...

I love hands-on projects, especially those that involve creating something from scratch. I have a 3D printer and a CNC machine, and while I don't have as much time to play with them right now (reason: ...