The Secret Society of Lathe Trolls

does anyone have any tips on a low cost, low output variable power supply?

thanks. definitely a help. I feel like i've seen pics of retro-fit units that aren't homemade, but I guess building my own wouldn't be too difficult. oyu wouldn't be interested in posting some pictures of your unit so I could see what you're describing would you?

I've done some searching around but am not finding the basic info i need. I recently got a presto 6N with a 1-c head and 90A amp up and running. Done some test cuts, and while I'm thrilled to just get some decent results (oh my god this is a satisfying craft!) I would like to get cleaner, less noisy...

hello. my name is tony and I live in minneapolis. I've been pining for a lathe cutter for some time and finally bought a Radiotone cutter. expect it in the mail soon. I'm sure I'll have lots of questions as far as fixing up and operating the machine, and tips for materials to cut into. can't wait to...

would the blank discs they have work for a portable lathe cutter? is there an issue with them maybe being too hard of material for the needle to cut into?