A CNC lathe to drill the right holes in wood, plastic and metal – check out this guide to learn about buying a CNC lathe. We show you how to find an affordable machine and address the issue of drilling too deep when making small-diameter holes
A CNC lathe is used for milling or boring holes in wood, plastic and metal. When you need to make small-diameter holes in wood or plastic, you'll often have to drill too deep. This is because the material shrinks as it cools after machining. The result is a hole that's too large for its diameter. To solve this problem, you can use a bit holder that holds the tool at exactly the right depth for each cut on your part.
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