Abstract: A turning machine is provided for machining a workpiece with respect to a longitudinal axis (14) of the machine. The machine comprises a base (2), a headstock (10) and a tailstock (12) supported by the base for mounting respective ends of the workpiece (8) such that it is rotatable about said longitudinal axis, and a carriage (4) for carrying a tool (24) to engage with the io workpiece. The carriage is moveable parallel to said longitudinal axis along two guideways on the base, wherein the guideways are located in use on either side of and spaced horizontally from said longitudinal axis. The machine configuration seeks to reduce roll and/or pitch errors occurring as the carriage moves along the workpiece.