Why the weird thread? - Modifying the mini lathe - Episode 27

Cnc Conversion. First cut. What should I make? Something everyone needs. Absolutely the best mini metal lathe. That is what I am trying to make here. Starting with a SIEG 7x12 minilathe, scraping it for accuracy, modifying it, and then CNC conversion. In this epsiode, we we test drive the upgreaded lathe.