Quote Originally Posted by JSmith1983 View Post
I have tried using an old drill/mill press as a lathe after seeing some videos of it. It didn't turn out so well. I plan on trying it again once I get a center point that will hold the piece of wood better. The one I tried didn't hold it at all and the wood just stopped spinning, but recently I bought an old lathe for $2.50 without a motor and since I have a motor that I can use I might just use that instead. I still want to see if I can use the drill, but that will probably come later.
You Bought an old lathe for $2.50?? can we see it