Babin Machine Sales

04/30/2026

We always add the name plates when the lathe is complete. All the work, the hand scraping, the alignments, test cuts, etc.

This time, we couldn't wait. Tom sent us the new anodized ones and we just had to see it!

04/06/2026

A simple fix sometimes takes hours, simply because you have to put everything back together. There are no shortcuts when you want to do everything right.

02/09/2026

12/15/2025

52mm OD X 1.0mm pitch left hand thread. Picture taken by a user of our TML-5Cst

12/08/2025

The cross slide gib is the last piece of the puzzle. The progress and the result speaks for itself. No movement can be seen with the tenth indicator. That's good enough. Moving on to the next gib

12/05/2025

TML-5Cst build. Hand scraping the cross slide for better fit, accuracy and longevity. Next is the gibb.

11/18/2025

Working on the HLV-H for a few hours today

11/14/2025

Twin LED light for your lathe.
When squinting isn't an option.
It's not inexpensive, but it's still cheaper than an eye exam.

Available on our website.

11/13/2025

"if it's going to last, it should look its best." Quote by probably /s

you always get it right!