# Choosing a Lathe to machine a yoyo **URL:** \ **Category:** Yo-Yo Mods and Maintenance\ **Created:** [February 18, 2023, 3:48am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/choosing-a-lathe-to-machine-a-yoyo/370338 "2023-02-18T03:48:46Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 1\ **Showing post:** 14
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> [@yoyospirit](#): > > CNC lathes are several thousands of dollars. More like several hundred thousands… For hobby lathes as mentioned above, here’s a post with some good advice on what to buy and the ancillary pieces you will need. It may be a bit dated as to product availability and pricing but is a good starting point. > [@Lathe Buying Guide (please sticky?)](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/lathe-buying-guide-please-sticky/7997): > > Ok, I get this question A LOT… and a while back I finally just wrote a guide for it… I finally figured I should share with everyone else. The question of course is “What do I need, why, and how much does it cost?” The following is based on the Taig setup, however you can use it as a reference guide for any company/brand etc. as far as what you need. This is the basics, yes, there is a lot more… but it’s a starting point since it’s a fairly overwhelming thing to figure out on your own. The f… --- _[View the full topic](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/choosing-a-lathe-to-machine-a-yoyo/370338)._