Saturday, July 4, 2026

Lathe vs Milling machine


The message is clear, nerds run lathes but cool, tough guys run mills.

John Feirer and Earl Tetro,  Machine Tool Metalworking, McGraw-Hill, 1961



 

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Dave said...

Probably originated with those "fancy men" and their treadle lathes:

https://www.prints-online.com/p/164/turner-apron-using-foot-powered-treadle-23158760.jpg.webp

July 5, 2026 at 9:07 AM

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