South Bend Precision Lathe Model A

What Can You Do With It?

A lathe is a machine that is used to shape an object by rotating it against a cutting tool. You can use this with either metal (i.e. aluminum or steel) or wood.

A lathe is an essential tool in any shop. See this Wikipedia page for more information about lathes and their uses.

Members are required to take a short class on usage and safety before using this machine.