Works great for carrying on my tool cart. Lots of little parts you need to replace on equipment that just need slight mods and you don't care to walk to the shop. Don't laugh at the toothpick maker till you see how accurate it really is.
as an old logan 820 owner, i have to say that I'm very impressed with this mini lathe, i wasn't expecting something so rigid as this is, for sure that it wont win any races but if u want to do some things in aluminum or bronze, yes, it can do it, it will take its time tho
Instrument, watchmakers lathes have been around for a long time. There are also mini milling machines as well. Unfortunately, these machines have their uses, but are very restrictive in what you can machine. Model engineering shows are fantastic when it comes to miniature machines and people who have limited space can produce some very professional models. Thanks.
well it's a lathe ru-vid.comUgkxN9zrzkkhnjUF5PQbuA_B1gYdsfCu9k6z but it wasn't what i would have anticipated. Headstock, tailstock, carriage apron are manufactured from aluminum now not cast iron. The spindle diameter for the bearings is too small allowing for a few play in the spindle so I am using some blue Loctite to take out the play.
@@17hmr243 I can tell youve never used a real lathe, this tiny chinesium piece of aluminum extrusion is basically only good for very small things that dont need to be precise, that can be made out of softer\weaker materials at a very slow pace. In other words toothpicks. There are a million and one reason I can list as to why nobody should buy this lathe and why it would be better to use the money towards a down payment on actual lathe, and I can list them if youd like.
@@jeremiahbrown6456 biggest baddest thing in town hay. So where do i put this biggest baddest lathe of yours. Hobbies dont need the money your speaking of. Wetting your feet in a feild you dont know if you want like or need we not going to buy ur lathe. Thank god you cought me out living the lie never useing a lathe weight of my shoulders can u tell me my winning lotto numbers too sine you know all..? Its a toy that can teach an put out small parts and scratch an itch
As a 12 y/0 Indian kid who has been working on a miniature rocket engine for 3 years, I was sad when I realised that I have to buy that big piece of chunk, but your video gave me hope. Thanks❤❤
I got one, and frankly speaking YES, it allows to do many things, but NOT well. These modules are practical, but it's difficult or impossible to get them to align the rotation axles properly. The clutch also is not well centered and its jaws do not hold the object you're working on properly, centered and straight. So if you just want to have fun, go ahead but avoid if you want to do clean and precision work.
@@doxielain2231 Dead right there, one of the first things you learn the hard way when training to use one is to centre the workpiece in the chuck with a little dial gauge first before any machining or else you only ruin it.
So what would it take to make a mini lathe that is quality? Could a craftsman use a janky lathe to make better parts to replace inadequate parts? Or maybe there are better parts for sale that you could upgrade with?
I suppose it depends on the definition of "precision". I doubt you would be chasing micrometers with a tool like this. There are professional level tools available. Base price is going to be double what this model goes for. They can quickly jump up to thousands of dollars US.
I've always been on the fence on these, but this might actually work, especially because it looks like there's enough of a foundation for my own upgrades. I'd probably have to modify it anyway, since there are cases where I'd have to work on things up to 5cm in diameter and not just 2.
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@Atul Ramdas mostly, but you have to realize that it's like eBay for Asia. It's mostly individual "stores" and sellers. Most are decent but there are a few scams in there.
Wonder how long pot metal chuck jaws last, the scroll component endures high stress But it would make a nice gift with a workbook to a kid to get them to try the craft and by the time the chuck breaks you'd know wether a real mini lathe is in order
As usual it’s a DIY kit that, in its stock condition, quality and configuration, is only just barely able to do what it is made for… but at the very least, it can be improved. That will need a LOT more time and work, though. But a machine of this size is ideal for the folks who want to learn how to do the basics without too much danger, risk or expense.
One of the no no's is, never turn wood or MDF in a metal lath. The fine dust mixed with oi. can jam the lead screw and carriage way and is not easy to remove.
@@nelunicoara4483 I have been using metal lathes for over 50 years in my trade, so when it comes to turning material that creates a lot of dust, you have to exercise caution. Wood is for wood lathes and metal for metal lathes.
il punto di forza che ti fa scegliere un mini tornio, dovrebbe esere la prcisione, data da un eccellente costruzione, e dal passo ridotto della guida del carro e del bancale, che permettono avanzamenti centesimali. Dal gioco che si vede ad occhio nudo quando avanzi l'utensile verso il pezzo, dal rallentare del mandrino quando tornisci, e dal fatto che il tutto sembra alluminio e plastica anzichè acciaio temprato e rettificato. Da tutto questo, mi sento di dire che quei pochi soldi che costa, sono buttati. Il video, come tutti i tuoi video, è girato in maniera egregia, come anche la scelta della musica da un senso di eleganza e raffinatezza all'insieme. PS l'interruttore a peretta è inguardabile
I have the older full plastic version of this. This is part of a multi tool range and you can actually get addons and parts for it. I have a heaver duty 4 jaw chuck for mine.
Bonjour, Magnifique découverte que ce minitour ! Merci du partage ! Il me semble que la "poupée" (?) ne soit pas bien axée ? Mais pour satisfaire ma passion qui est le ferromodélisme, et la construction de matériel, ce tour et une fraiseuse du même acabit feront mon bonheur ! Quel bonheur de s'être rencontré sur RU-vid.... Que de choses ai je encore à apprendre, même à soixante et onze ans ? Merci et bonnes continuations. De biens cordiales civilités Patrick (France)
Thanks for presentation of Mr. Daniela Tartaglia. I watched his many videos that excellent. For your questions in my opinion you can not produce screw using this lathe. Because this model has no automatic and adjustable sytems that necessary for screw making. Best regards.
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i have similar lathe from thecooltool. i made many things on it for car, rc airplane model, bicycle, water valve... good things are: small , light, it can be carried in 1 or 2 suitcases, depends how many accessories you have, it is good for soft materials: wood, al, brass-you can go with 0.1-0.15mm deep cut. bad things are: electric motor has fixed speed and it rotates too fast and it is weak and it died very soon, it is better to install pwm to be able to control rpm and stronger motor from 12v car air compressor. it seams this chuck is made from al same as on mine, and it always loosen and i tried to fix it with more force and then teeth broke, so i had to buy chuck from sherline-very good thing, steel chuck., main bearings get loose very soon but it is better to make some adapter to be able to adjust pre load on main bearings that can prevent it from often bearing change. very soon will be worn brass nut that is below longitudinal moving table, and is better to buy m6 left thread tap/die to mill iron is very hard only mild steel with 0.05mm deep cut and very slow movement of knife. you need much more accessories to be able to do almost everything, i spent 2500 euros to have all, now i have proxxon pd250 because i had to mill inox. for undemanding requests and for not too often use it is good
Nice demonstration. It would be nice if the vendors would put out specifications. Some of my questions were answered in the comments, but it would be nice to know if better chucks are available, replacement bearings, etc.
super nice tool but limited to its cutting height, company needs to create the same design, but provide shims to raise the motor and tail another 50mm or so
Hello, is it possible to install a 20mm cylinder in the head? How many millimeters can be installed there because I saw that you put 8-9 mm and I need 20mm in the header. Will it be suitable for 20 mm? Thanks for your reply ✌️
Yea good luck getting a good one from what I heard every 1 of those that come out of the factory working good you have 100 that come out crooked and working like like crap.
what types of metal can this work, ive debated on picking one up an only reason i haven't is u can pick up one of the 7x14 lathes for just a bit more so ive held off buying one of these to get the bigger one but ive also seen them like this one that is setup so u can change it from the lathe to a mill an a few other tools but what really interests me is the lathe an mill part of the 6 in mini lathe. i can pick up a mill or a lathe that ive been looking at both for $450 each so id end up only being able to get one at a time an would be some time in between but if the little 6 in 1 mini lathe an mill are something that can work aluminum it would be perfect for me to get to learn with but my biggest worry with doing something like that is i would end up wanting to work with steel an i know for sure the other 2 machines are able to but i have very serious doubts that these 60w machines would be able to do much with steel so part of me just wants to get the 7x14 mini lathe an the proxxon mill. would love to know someones who has owned one of these an worked with it, what materials was u able to work with an what materials are u not able to work with on it. thanks for the video, at some point i'll end up picking one of these up just for the size even after ive gotten the tools i want just cause this is to cool of a tool not to have.
What will the chinese come up with next?! And the motor runs miles too fast, surely it can be slowed down with a suitable pulse width modulated speed control, and I've got one here somewhere. Or better still it should have a much slower motor, preferably with reduction gearing. I used to use the old fashioned manual lathes way back 40-odd years ago and I could still use one.
Indeed there is excessive game and more important than that due only to the pitch of the threaded rod. I drilled and tapped graduated lever to put a locking screw on the flat of the axle. It is necessary to catch up to make measurements. The residual game is approximately 3 graduations (0.12 mm)
Watch the spinning chuck closely, it wobbles. The most important part on a lathe is having a true precision chuck and spindle. Mine has an out of round spindle and when you clamp a perfectly round piece into the chuck, it wobbles, be aware. You can't get parts for this thing.
I'm astounded at how the author of the video boldly turns a bolt holding it by the thread as this is a little tricky and requiring a gentle touch even on a big lathe. I wonder if it means the chuck is so soft the bolt impressed grooves in it. Also, to everyone asking about making threads on this - I can't see any gearing or lead screw, which means you can't sync up horizontal movement with the turning of the chuck. Which means no threads . Anyhow, for a model maker, something like a Sherline would be a better investment than this, and in general, I think the smallest acceptable general-purpose lathe is something like a TOS MN 80.
@@julianezequiel9371 I've made quite a few threads, and this just doesn't pass the laugh test. Between the extremely even turning movement, the fact you'd have to find the groove *every* pass, and the elephant in the room which is the fact you'd have to somehow guess the turning speed to match the thread climb rate (where the differences in pitch between different threads are often like, 3 turns/inch) I don't believe you can do this by hand unless you are an android. Or, unless you use a die, but for those you don't need a lathe, do you.
@@VladimirE.-is2ee guess in inches is different, ive made threads in a lathe with locking the advance lateral/parallel movement to the thread i need, 1/1.25/1,5/2mm and of course on a metric sized rod with just my hands and locking the advance so doesnt mater how fast i move it always move on the desired distance the only problem is being you slow like a turtle and if you need a square thread just do the same with a square cutter so guess imperial sytem is more about machine than skill
@@julianezequiel9371 No matter how many times I read this, I have trouble believing you can turn an accurate thread by hand/ without gearing, but of course, if you make it in a video and give a good show of both the thread profile and how it fits a counterpart, I'll upvote.
@@VladimirE.-is2ee can be done ive done it without the automatic advance/lateral movement of the cutter, ive done it with and oldschool lathe that was only manual adjusment, was dificult but not impossible, and takes more time than you would expect, but od lathes ive used had like a gearbox on the wheels/levers so doesnt matter how fast you spin it, if its set to advance 1mm L or R will just move that unless youre slow but again, metric screws are easy af just joes 1 1,25 1,5 1,75 or 2mm of separation between threads never worked with imperial sizes because theres not the standard
I would not use metal , as i had the more powerful 60w version with a variable speed upgrade and when cutting metal the 3 Jaw chuck broke in half and also you will burn out the little 24w motor. These little lathes are great for the small toy making stuff, so spend an extra £150 more and get a metal working lathe, if your into very small machining.
@@Xonkykong i cant recommend any lathe really as i have on had 4 lathes in my life. if your from the UK , Then i can say the Clark CL300 is very good for the price as it is made of high standards compared to cheaper imports that boast about more power but you end up rebuilding it to get it to be good. as plenty of vids on RU-vid showing about the problems with Chinese imports that has gone through no quality control. CL300 Clarke lathes are made in china but they have to be made correct and function to Clarks High spec as they have there reputation to keep up so hence the higher price, and that is why most hobby modelers buy them. If your in the market of buying a small lathe then watch many RU-vid vids and weigh up the option. The size you need and the type of metal your going to machine and of course the price factor All i can say is , in the 30+ years of metal working, Don't buy cheap or you will spend a lot of time upgrading and costing you a lot more or selling it to buy a better one
@@denbrisko1978 I did have this one 60W High Power Mini Metal Lathe Soft Metalworking Woodworking DIY Model Making and on the power cord it had a speed controller. well a voltage regulator to adjust the speed.
