Hello, i have began building my own little cnc lathe about few months ago. This far i have made few parts for the tool changer and gathered some hardware from ebay. When finished, this lathe will have the following specs (which may change)

Movements (X+Z): 100mm (200mm dia) and 300-400mm
Spindle motor: 2½hp 130VDC (probably)
Feed motors: 2.2Nm with suitable belt drive.
Tool turret: electro-pneumatic fully automatic 8-station.
Coolant: 10l/min USA made diaphragm pump with 10l tank
Weight: 150-250kg (cast iron frame)

3D-rendering of the lathe (to be changed to different)


Pile of parts for toolchanger.


Main shaft for toolchanger.


Z-axis rails. THK HSR 25 and 640mm long.


Tool holder.




Spring holders for toolchanger.


Coolant stuff.


Stepper motors for X+Z axis and toolchanger.


Aluminium plate for toolchanger frame. The block in the right is an exercise done at school with a VMC.