If asked the question knowing what I know now would I buy it the answer is yes. I still recommend the safety features I added. Plus I may fit a digital read out as there is a lot of play in the bed- I dont use it enough currently to justify the cost but when we get in the summer I will much more- my garage is like an ice box at the moment. There are some well informed videos on this lathe if you have a trawl around which all end up mainly positive. It has started a clicking noise from the gearbox that caused me to strip the whole thing apart. I didnt find anything wrong, I think its the gears jumping into re-alignement every so oftern
@@motobrikerestorations1354 I’ve been searching around and looking at loads of different mini lathes unsure of if I should pull the trigger on one and after seeing good reviews of the customer service on Amazon for this one and hearing it’s pretty good I’ll probably be purchasing it with tooling tomorrow or Thursday.
Never buy any lathe with the motor built into the headstock. When it fails, and it will, you have to junk the whole machine. I’m glad I sold mine before that happened.
Very entertaining ( and informative of course). I was waiting for the die wrench to go flying while you were hacksawing, I am sorry I did not warn you but you can understand why. I am glad you would definitely buy it again as I am considering buying one. Thank you, I am going to watch part 3 next. P.s. what was the weight again?
I didnt realise first but its the manufacturers emergency stop. I replaced for reasons explained but down to it not being fit for purpose....in my personal opinion
The main problem with the weight is it was all at one end so getting someone to help-- doesnt help as much as you'd hope but once it up manoeuvring it around is really easy. I think it weight total of 72kg. If you strip bits off it you should be able to knock up to 15kg off that
Yeah the combination of the weight and awkwardness of the shape is a problem, did you get someone to help you. The red button on the yellow cover is the emergency stop.
@@guerillagardener2237 I have a little electric winch for lifting larger engines onto the bench, it took quite a few attempts but eventually I managed to rig it so I could lift it square onto the bench. As an ex-mariner you get used to figuring out how to do things by yourself.Yes, I initially missed that withe the stop button. I still feel its important to fit a better one for reasons given in another video
@@motobrikerestorations1354 Hi, I got myself the same lathe recently and I think you're overextimating its weight a bit... Out of the crate, and not taking into account the toolbox, it is some 40kgs, chuck, tailstock and all. I'm 66, two slipped discs and Parkinson's disease, and my wife did scold me harshly as she caught me halfway lifting it off the ground (I'm rather stubborn, but my grunting sold me out 😂) and anyway with her help putting it on the bench was a breeze.
There is a weird knocking coming from the gearbox; I have taken it apart and pretty sure its nothing serious. Thats been the only issue over several hours now. I would certainly recommend it
Sì, la torretta può ruotare. Ma per le torniture coniche non basta ruotare la torretta, occorre angolare l'intero carrellino superiore, in modo che l'utensile avanzi in diagonale... Comunque anche questo è possibile. Se sul gruppo slitta fai scorrere il carrellino superiore tutto all'indietro, sotto la guida si scoprono due viti a brugola che, allentate, permettono la rotazione del gruppo. Per l'angolo, in mancanza di riferimenti precisi, meglio usare un goniometro 🙂
Much better, I am used to big industrial lathes and it took a lot of adjustment not least to vibration wrecking finish. Getting the very best tools, or keeping lesser quality tools sharp helps. Parting was a baptism of fire and is much an issue of the tool as it is for the lathe, it didnt fair well.I have since machine a number of parts which have all turned out pretty good. Overall I am happy, I still strongly advise you fit a proper emergency stop and better guarding. Would I buy it with hindsight........totally yes
My Son and Daughter just bought me this same Lathe for my 60th, you have an RD250/400 same colour as mine back when I was 17!
More I use the lathe, the more I like it. Its already paid for itself
I’m looking into buying this exact late right now and i plan on watching all your videos on it first
If asked the question knowing what I know now would I buy it the answer is yes. I still recommend the safety features I added. Plus I may fit a digital read out as there is a lot of play in the bed- I dont use it enough currently to justify the cost but when we get in the summer I will much more- my garage is like an ice box at the moment. There are some well informed videos on this lathe if you have a trawl around which all end up mainly positive. It has started a clicking noise from the gearbox that caused me to strip the whole thing apart. I didnt find anything wrong, I think its the gears jumping into re-alignement every so oftern
@@motobrikerestorations1354 I’ve been searching around and looking at loads of different mini lathes unsure of if I should pull the trigger on one and after seeing good reviews of the customer service on Amazon for this one and hearing it’s pretty good I’ll probably be purchasing it with tooling tomorrow or Thursday.
Never buy any lathe with the motor built into the headstock. When it fails, and it will, you have to junk the whole machine. I’m glad I sold mine before that happened.
The switch is the emergency stop thats why its red and round, just close the switch cover it shuts off the power and keeps it locked
You're absolutely correct, i did mention it in the later videos
I did notice, I've got the same lathe 👍
Very entertaining ( and informative of course).
I was waiting for the die wrench to go flying while you were hacksawing, I am sorry I did not warn you but you can understand why.
I am glad you would definitely buy it again as I am considering buying one.
Thank you, I am going to watch part 3 next.
P.s. what was the weight again?
Motobrike!love it!gorgeous - take care-=))
Good video. Just had mine delivered, waiting on some help to lift it. Have you looked for a 4 jaw independent chuck?
not yet.
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What is the big red button on it for.
I didnt realise first but its the manufacturers emergency stop. I replaced for reasons explained but down to it not being fit for purpose....in my personal opinion
Thank you.
The main problem with the weight is it was all at one end so getting someone to help-- doesnt help as much as you'd hope but once it up manoeuvring it around is really easy. I think it weight total of 72kg. If you strip bits off it you should be able to knock up to 15kg off that
Yeah the combination of the weight and awkwardness of the shape is a problem, did you get someone to help you. The red button on the yellow cover is the emergency stop.
@@guerillagardener2237 I have a little electric winch for lifting larger engines onto the bench, it took quite a few attempts but eventually I managed to rig it so I could lift it square onto the bench. As an ex-mariner you get used to figuring out how to do things by yourself.Yes, I initially missed that withe the stop button. I still feel its important to fit a better one for reasons given in another video
@@motobrikerestorations1354 Yes fair enough, even a small spindle can cause considerable harm, for sure.
@@motobrikerestorations1354
Hi, I got myself the same lathe recently and I think you're overextimating its weight a bit... Out of the crate, and not taking into account the toolbox, it is some 40kgs, chuck, tailstock and all.
I'm 66, two slipped discs and Parkinson's disease, and my wife did scold me harshly as she caught me halfway lifting it off the ground (I'm rather stubborn, but my grunting sold me out 😂) and anyway with her help putting it on the bench was a breeze.
@@pulidoggy you're a better man than I...
I'm thinking of getting a Creworks lathe. Have you used yours very much, have you had any problems with it?
Thanks.
There is a weird knocking coming from the gearbox; I have taken it apart and pretty sure its nothing serious. Thats been the only issue over several hours now. I would certainly recommend it
Salve, la torretta ruota per fare torniture coniche?
No, tampoco creo que la contrapunta pueda descentrarse
Sì, la torretta può ruotare. Ma per le torniture coniche non basta ruotare la torretta, occorre angolare l'intero carrellino superiore, in modo che l'utensile avanzi in diagonale... Comunque anche questo è possibile. Se sul gruppo slitta fai scorrere il carrellino superiore tutto all'indietro, sotto la guida si scoprono due viti a brugola che, allentate, permettono la rotazione del gruppo. Per l'angolo, in mancanza di riferimenti precisi, meglio usare un goniometro 🙂
How long did it take to receive it once you ordered it?
It was less than a month, maybe 2-3 weeks
How are you getting on with this and is it good quality cheers.
Much better, I am used to big industrial lathes and it took a lot of adjustment not least to vibration wrecking finish. Getting the very best tools, or keeping lesser quality tools sharp helps. Parting was a baptism of fire and is much an issue of the tool as it is for the lathe, it didnt fair well.I have since machine a number of parts which have all turned out pretty good. Overall I am happy, I still strongly advise you fit a proper emergency stop and better guarding. Would I buy it with hindsight........totally yes
Mity white of them for giving you a cheap screwdriver for over 700 dollars 💸 💵 💲 🤑 💰 💱
agreed