A few years ago I started watching machinists on YouTube and became enamored with the trade. I enjoyed watching the process of slowly carving away material to make a part, it was very satisfying. I also liked the idea of being able to make metal parts, so late last year I decided to turn my fascination into a hobby and I bought myself a used mini lathe. Since the lathe is so small, any stock sticking out of the chuck more than half an inch starts to wobble.
