A new generation of metal cutting tools span the divide between hacksaw simplicity/economy to plasma cutter precision/price. Some examples: Metal-cutting, “cold-cut” miter saw. Conventional ...

Contrary to CNC Milling Lathe machining is for circular geometries (stock is commonly a solid/hollow cylinder) but a hexagon or square can be turned down to a cylinder. Instead of spinning the tools .

If they are different, the machine is cutting a taper, which means your bed has some twist. Adjust or shim the lathe’s tailstock-end feet a little bit and make another cut. A larger tail-end on ...