Tool that you turn on (5)

I believe the answer is:

lathe

(Other definitions for lathe that I've seen before include "Turning instrument" , "piece of machinery" , "craftsman's machine" , "8 [TURNER]" , "Turner's machine" .)

I've seen this clue in The New York Times.

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