After a busy last year I finally finished my Lego Lathe. I have a WIP folder sowing most of the changes through the year when I had time to build.
I had wanted to do a machinist lathe, but not a huge build like the few videos I had found. So at this scale I was able to fit lots of functions into the build and still be strong.
It has:
8 total speeds for the chuck
2 speed for the auto feed, plus forward, reverse, and neutral
Moving and lock tail stock
Can engage the apron (tool holder part) with 2 speeds or neutral
Uses a wrench with a flat end as the cutting tool with the flat part
I have made free instructions available here!
More pictures here.
Please enjoy!