Two tools tooling together. [tintek33] wanted a rotary tool to become an attachment on his mini lathe, the video is also below the break. Fortunately, Dremels and Proxxons are built to receive ...

As assembled the mini-lathe has a three-jaw chuck and a 2-axis tool holder. The project is a moderately-difficult for hobby makers but once assembled it can help you create other tools.

And yes, the lathe is still functional and the changeover process is simple. To go from Mill to Lathe; the work piece is removed from the lathe’s cross slide and replaced with the lathe tool holder.