Aside from that fact that you will not be maximizing the potential of the machine, it would cost you more than you need to spend. Check the machine background. Background check would include previous maintenance and machine problems and its service records. This would give you an idea, if the machine would still be able to meet your expectations when it comes to woodwork. Aside from keeping him alive (which is priceless), the high cost factor in cases of accidents and deaths are minimized and drastically reduced. Future outlook Aside from being employed by big manufacturing concerns, many people build and run their own CNC machining and woodworking shops. This should create more refinements in the future. Even though wood lathes would vary on the sizes and models, basically they operate in the same way. Since CNC machines are computer operated, they could perform different functions. The CNC wood lathe could design, cut and perform other functions in detail. Since it is accurate and precise, it is easy for the machine to replicate a certain design in a shorter period of time compared with manual production. Every axis uses linear drive system that drives their particular spindles. The motor links the mechanics and the electronics of the system. There are two types of motors in CNC wood router machines the stepper and the servo motors. Stepper motors are cheaper, performs well, and are reliable but they are not a closed loop system. Production of varieties of metal and wooden parts is now easier because of the speed and versatility of these modern lathes. Lathes Lathes are those woodworking machines that shape materials and create such items as posts, ornate designs on wood, and many others. It is also used for cutting, trimming and sanding finished items as well. In woodworking, the most common operation used would be the routing, which is also drilling. There are CNC equipments which can have several tools and perform different tasks, but uses one interface. Its impact With the use of CNC machines in woodworking, it has improved methods of production and increased the number of work pieces finished without sacrificing its quality.