Chicago Lathe was formed in order to bring a group of long established companies under one roof and streamline both technical support and spare parts delivery.  Under the CHICAGO LATHE group are the SHOPTASK, SHOPMASTER and CNC TOOL EXPRESS brands of products as well as those of CHICAGO LATHE itself. 

With a history and staff dating back nearly 40 years, we have unparalleled knowledge and experience in the machine tool field. Please see the ABOUT section of our website for the full history.  With more than 17000 machines sold and many thousands more tools and accessories we offer the best in both service and support.