1/16 Scale FrankenDiff

[Blender]

Sherline lathe is my most used tool by far. My matching mill is CNC but I don't use it as much. CNC quickly became a hobby within a hobby. I just want the parts. Super exciting to see you've busted out the lathe. I had a harbor freight 7x10 or whatever and hated it. Sure it could take a heavier cut, but I could never get the tailstock aligned well, nor the bed and head just right. The sherline is a workhorse as long as the cuts are gentle.

I mounted the lathe to a big chunk of aluminum rectangular tube. I think it's around 2" x8" x whatever length with 0.25" wall thickness. Found it in the scrap section of tye local metal shop. Lets me tuck some wires in the hollow and mount a DRO. Rubber feet on the bottom. Love that machine.