All you "master machinists" should know this, but no one has pointed it out yet so I'll take the time to do so. However, you should keep in mind, I only have about 15 years experience in metal work. This lathe isn't as bad as a lot of folks make it out to be, so I'll start from the obvious and work on. It's a "mini" lathe and is not designed to do production runs. The "monkey metal" or to you "AVE" fans "chinesium," performs its job perfectly well. The sole purpose of the metal ways and what not are to provide rigidity for machining metals WITHIN its intended range. That does not mean you can chuck up a 6" billet of steel round stock and hog it down to 1" in, let's say, 10 minutes. As this "operator" shows us all the improper way to turn steel, I'll point out that the speeds and feeds he's using are unacceptable for the machine as well as the quality of the tooling. You're not going to be able to take 0.5" passes with this machine on steel, without sacrificing the life of either the machine or the tooling. Now for the, apparently, not so obvious to the majority. The "plastic," very broad and generic term, gears will be just fine for what the machine is designed for and what you are actually paying for. You can't pay $500 and expect top, not even JET, quality. But let's say that you are ok with working with this $500 "toy" and want to push it to the max. Fine. Use the "toy" and machine your own replacement gears out of whatever material your engineering degree says you should. You know, since y'all are expert engineers and tool and die makers. But then again, that's just my $0.02. What do I know?
44 years in metalworking, probably a dozen different shops, and I second your comments. Yup, those that think the "Plastic" gears are no good should just go out, buy the milling cutters they'll need, probably at least three of them, then the indexing fixture for the mill, turn the stock to the required sizes, bore them with any precision, and go the couple hundred hours they'll need. I have three lathes now, four if you want to count the Goodell Pratt, from a 12 x 36 Grizzly to a brand spanking new Microlux 7 x 16, with the HF 9 x 20 in the middle. Nothing really wrong with any of them. Time and patience pays off. Hurry is the mother and father of all screw ups.
Hey Todd, please let me have your experienced comments on Proxon small lathe. The YT video is here. I have seen it & got interested. Please comment on it or email me at geotek_co@yahoo.com
Does anybody know if you can thread standard threads with this machine mine did not come with a Threading dial so how am I supposed to cut threads without one anybody's input
I have been using one of these for over 5 yrs. , still runs good . Out of the 'box' they need adjustment . I also use a mini mill bought at the same time as the lathe . These are not heavy duty machines but they get the job done .
Thanks Gs. Useful when I compare other similar models. Ignore the bs and keep posting- let us know how you feel about the machine after using it for a while. Best regards, Dr D.
I am familiar with the change wheels on a lathe but please indicate where the leadscrew is, unless of course it is across the far side of the bed ..? A nice looking job , how much ?
I ever bought almost the same model lathe, however mine has a digital readout. After adjustments, the lathe did the job I expected. I only cut the soft metal, never tried steel. Actually, this is mini machine although its size is not suitable for a small room. For the price, I really recommend it for a beginner or just DIY simple parts. Mine is installed plastic gears. Spare gears is included. You could replace metal gears easily. The machine is not designed High / Low gear box. This machine has not the thread dial. If 550W is enough, probably H/L gears box is not the issue. I spent $15 for a thread dial and DIY an adapter for the dial to fit the lathe.
I need a lathe of that size for modeling. Tell me how good this one is and does it have two way carriage and cross stock travel, or only the carriage goes left and right? Thanks. Greetings from Australia.
Mick, hi, it has the functions of a bigger lathe. If you get one, go around it, adjust gibs, ( gibs ! sorry just in case the spelling police are out again ) etc. It should be fine for your use. Had mine about 5 year, no problems with it, I adjusted the gibs, drilled oil holes on the leadscrew bearing blocks, and that has been it. Hope this helps.
I just got this model. I have enough "prior experience" to be dangerous. I bought this with the knowledge that I will have to beef up the machine. I will have to make a degree wheel using the lathe and either buy metal gears. Or turn my own gears and broach the gear teeth the hard way using the lathe or buy a cutter. Use this tool as a starting point to make itself a better and more manageable machine. Quick change adjustable tool post is on order. I am using the current POS tool post. I had the shim it to find center with my bits. Eventually a 4 jaw chuck and better head stock bearings. I bought this to do small scale hobby items. Make a few brass shotgun shells, turn out a few reloading dies, etc. But is was not purchased with the illusion if it being a high end turn key ready machine.
You do know that it's not too smart to spin the Chuck that fast without locking something in the Jaws" right I heard kids in the background including yourself not real safe to do that , but it's a nice cute little lathe , would be a nice accessory to the garage
I have one and the first 5 mins of just running it the piece that kept the belt on came off and had to re drill holes in it and got it fixed. Right out of the box the dust shield on the back gets in the way of adjusting the tail stock. I adjusted everthing including the bolt on the tail stock and no luck. I tried bending the dust shield and even ginding a little of the corners. Still have this issue. So i. Going to make a new shield for it
@@powderslinger5968 The truth is I'm not a native speaker so for me "test" and "try" are synonymous. Looking at: www.collinsdictionary.com/dictionary/english/test say: "When you test something, you try it, for example..."
Sprawdź jakie ma bicie, czy stożek ciągnie, jak wymiary trzyma. Tak to możesz sprawdzać jak nie robisz detali współpracujących, a tylko takie które mają ładnie wyglądać. Fajny film, pozdro
It would have been very helpful if you had cleaned up the bar, measured it and then moved the table in 1 thou, 5 thou and 10 thou (according to the dial) then measured the bar to see if it cut anywhere near those sizes. apart from that it looked like it needed a good oiling.
actually that looks pretty expensive, i have researched lathes to come up with what i call my tool box lathe. my lathe is from The First Tool, Shenzhen Zhouyu Intelligent Technology Co, LTD, model Big Power 60W Mini Metal Lathe # TZ20002M , plus a drill chuck for the tail stock, D001, cost $265;; then for lathe accuracy i replaced the chuck with a more precise one from The Tool Post, Unit 7 Hawksworth, Soutmead Industral Park, Didcot Oxfordshire, UK, model MM50 Micro Chuck threaded M12 x1 three jaw , cost $41;; had to notch the lathe bed frame so the chuck jaws would spin freely but now i have a table top lathe that i can put in a tool box for a little over $300 and 5 lbs.
I bought almost the same machine here in South Africa. It has steel gears all the way and I am very satisfied with what I paid for. I can machine to .025 on crappy mild steel and that is good enough for me. Keep in mind is is a MINI lathe so don't expect to take 2 mm deep cuts with it.
I had one. Spend some time before you use it and make adjustments to any slop in any part that not within tolerance. I would suggest checking all the bolts and screws that they are tight. Go thru all the functions and get used to how it works. Learn the feed and speeds in machining on a lathe. Learn the different types of metals, how to identify them using a file or grinding sparks. Learn safety- eye protection, NO GLOVES, no loose clothes or long hair hanging down. Learn the cutting tools and how they are made and constructed- which are better for cutting certain metals- HSS or carbide. These little machines can turn out some very good pieces and are fun to use for small parts- I wish I still had my old one, small parts are better done on this lathe than on my 13x40.
I agree. To many people think these things are good to go out the box. Any of the mini lathes all are Chinese. Sure it should work out the box and it will rough something out. But anyone that’s bought one should fully break it down clean all the packing grease off re oil properly correctly tighten everything to remove the slop. Maybe do some lapping ect on it an really smooth shit out an any of them can be made with a little effort put into it an maybe upgrades over time. Problem is. Even though people know their Chinese. They expect it to work like some fine tuned industrial lathe out the box.
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All you "master machinists" should know this, but no one has pointed it out yet so I'll take the time to do so. However, you should keep in mind, I only have about 15 years experience in metal work. This lathe isn't as bad as a lot of folks make it out to be, so I'll start from the obvious and work on. It's a "mini" lathe and is not designed to do production runs. The "monkey metal" or to you "AVE" fans "chinesium," performs its job perfectly well. The sole purpose of the metal ways and what not are to provide rigidity for machining metals WITHIN its intended range. That does not mean you can chuck up a 6" billet of steel round stock and hog it down to 1" in, let's say, 10 minutes. As this "operator" shows us all the improper way to turn steel, I'll point out that the speeds and feeds he's using are unacceptable for the machine as well as the quality of the tooling. You're not going to be able to take 0.5" passes with this machine on steel, without sacrificing the life of either the machine or the tooling. Now for the, apparently, not so obvious to the majority. The "plastic," very broad and generic term, gears will be just fine for what the machine is designed for and what you are actually paying for. You can't pay $500 and expect top, not even JET, quality. But let's say that you are ok with working with this $500 "toy" and want to push it to the max. Fine. Use the "toy" and machine your own replacement gears out of whatever material your engineering degree says you should. You know, since y'all are expert engineers and tool and die makers.
But then again, that's just my $0.02. What do I know?
44 years in metalworking, probably a dozen different shops, and I second your comments. Yup, those that think the "Plastic" gears are no good should just go out, buy the milling cutters they'll need, probably at least three of them, then the indexing fixture for the mill, turn the stock to the required sizes, bore them with any precision, and go the couple hundred hours they'll need. I have three lathes now, four if you want to count the Goodell Pratt, from a 12 x 36 Grizzly to a brand spanking new Microlux 7 x 16, with the HF 9 x 20 in the middle. Nothing really wrong with any of them. Time and patience pays off. Hurry is the mother and father of all screw ups.
Hey Todd, please let me have your experienced comments on Proxon small lathe. The YT video is here. I have seen it & got interested. Please comment on it or email me at geotek_co@yahoo.com
@@GautamKumarGoswami Proxxon makes decent equipment. Are you referring to their micro metal lathe? If so, what are you intending to use it for?
I thought you would never shut up. I was glad when I stopped reading. But you do have a point 👍
@@thegooserider7245 you could have stopped reading at any point. I wasn't twisting your arm.
hello, what material you were working on?
Does anybody know if you can thread standard threads with this machine mine did not come with a Threading dial so how am I supposed to cut threads without one anybody's input
is it thru-bore? i want one for cue tips and ferrules...
What is the tool called to thread the rods? I have everything but that piece to start threading
So how is the runout? How is the accuracy of the compound cross slide? How much flex is in the tool post? What’s the Model, retailer, etc?
I have been using one of these for over 5 yrs. , still runs good . Out of the 'box' they need adjustment . I also use a mini mill bought at the same time as the lathe . These are not heavy duty machines but they get the job done .
What is the price of the machine ??
Can you tell me where to buy one or the link on the page where it was purchased?
where i can buy this lathe ? where i can find best price can i find it on Ebay or Amazon ?
Thanks Gs. Useful when I compare other similar models. Ignore the bs and keep posting- let us know how you feel about the machine after using it for a while. Best regards, Dr D.
Too right, the dr is right ignore the bs . There is always that person you will never please keep up the reviews
Qual'è la marca del tornio? Dove si compra? La contropunta si può spostare lateralmente?
is this lathe still working properly?
I am familiar with the change wheels on a lathe but please indicate where the leadscrew is, unless of course it is across the far side of the bed ..? A nice looking job , how much ?
Please tell me where can i find it and how much i want to buy it please
What model is this and where can we find it?
Great !!! Right when we want to see the finish, it's covered by a screen tag.
That annoys me, also. Quite a lot of videos are completely ruined by this.
Hi Where can I find the site to buy this lathe thanks
What's name brand and type machine..??
where is the link to this tool??? i whant to have one
What site did you buy it on?
Great to learn on I bet! Thxs for the short video!
could you explain to us how this gear..., cause i really want have one hehehe
PLEASE TELL HOW TO BUY THIS AND HOW MUCH IT COSTS.
Hello, i have a questions... Where can i buy it? Please, i hope your answer. Thanks you.
Thanks for taking the time. What do you think of it now you've had it a while ?
Can you give me the link where can I order one of dese
I ever bought almost the same model lathe, however mine has a digital readout. After adjustments, the lathe did the job I expected. I only cut the soft metal, never tried steel. Actually, this is mini machine although its size is not suitable for a small room. For the price, I really recommend it for a beginner or just DIY simple parts.
Mine is installed plastic gears. Spare gears is included. You could replace metal gears easily. The machine is not designed High / Low gear box. This machine has not the thread dial.
If 550W is enough, probably H/L gears box is not the issue. I spent $15 for a thread dial and DIY an adapter for the dial to fit the lathe.
hi can you supply the male and model
im planning to get a mini lathe, i will only use it for plastic and resin, would you suggest this china lathe for that?
@@club9decks My lathe is still working great after years. You have to prepare few fuses in case. Surely, I still recommend it to cut the softer metal.
where you buy it?
I need a lathe of that size for modeling. Tell me how good this one is and does it have two way carriage and cross stock travel, or only the carriage goes left and right? Thanks. Greetings from Australia.
Mick, hi, it has the functions of a bigger lathe. If you get one, go around it, adjust gibs, ( gibs ! sorry just in case the spelling police are out again ) etc. It should be fine for your use. Had mine about 5 year, no problems with it, I adjusted the gibs, drilled oil holes on the leadscrew bearing blocks, and that has been it. Hope this helps.
Link to the product please
How much power(watts) to run that machine? Thank's.
What lathe is this and how cheap is cheap?
I just got this model. I have enough "prior experience" to be dangerous. I bought this with the knowledge that I will have to beef up the machine. I will have to make a degree wheel using the lathe and either buy metal gears. Or turn my own gears and broach the gear teeth the hard way using the lathe or buy a cutter. Use this tool as a starting point to make itself a better and more manageable machine. Quick change adjustable tool post is on order. I am using the current POS tool post. I had the shim it to find center with my bits. Eventually a 4 jaw chuck and better head stock bearings. I bought this to do small scale hobby items. Make a few brass shotgun shells, turn out a few reloading dies, etc. But is was not purchased with the illusion if it being a high end turn key ready machine.
Where from this can be bought? What is the cost? How is it worthy? How is the performance?
Where to buy this mini lathe machine?
You do know that it's not too smart to spin the Chuck that fast without locking something in the Jaws" right I heard kids in the background including yourself not real safe to do that , but it's a nice cute little lathe , would be a nice accessory to the garage
Where can I buy this?
where can buy this?
Dear ... can I know which brand this
Or can I have salse man of the company
I got one a few years back that makes this look well built. It is about half the size of this.
Where did you buy that machine?
Hi... where can one get it to buy?
Name and price or link to buy ???????
what is the total weight of these machine? ans. me fast
This mini lathe sounded like mine when I got it - and I had to make a whole new motor mount.....
….what's the price of this tool?
i have a same lathe in my studio. it works fine. not perfect, but fine
Where u get this machine
hello nice video and information, thanks. A question can i work wood to with this machine?
How to buy this product
Send me a like how to buy the machine, i want it.
Is there a link to the lathe anywhere?
Am I missing it? If not, what's the point doing a video on a random lathe?
What model is this? Looks good.
I wan to buy this one how to do it plz send
how can i buy this machine
I have one and the first 5 mins of just running it the piece that kept the belt on came off and had to re drill holes in it and got it fixed. Right out of the box the dust shield on the back gets in the way of adjusting the tail stock. I adjusted everthing including the bolt on the tail stock and no luck. I tried bending the dust shield and even ginding a little of the corners. Still have this issue. So i. Going to make a new shield for it
how much price
Not really what I would call a review.
Barry Fields xx
No kidding! He didn't "test" anything he just "tried" it.
Where did he call it a "review"? Your comprehension must be that of a 5 year old.
Could someone show me where it say "review"?. He test some basic functions, or not?
@@powderslinger5968 The truth is I'm not a native speaker so for me "test" and "try" are synonymous.
Looking at: www.collinsdictionary.com/dictionary/english/test say: "When you test something, you try it, for example..."
Sprawdź jakie ma bicie, czy stożek ciągnie, jak wymiary trzyma. Tak to możesz sprawdzać jak nie robisz detali współpracujących, a tylko takie które mają ładnie wyglądać. Fajny film, pozdro
how much you paied for that?
What is the price of the machine??
What is the price of this unit?
Could you tell parameters of electrical motor?
Such hobby lathe for metal designing, Ideal for grommet die. Size from nut and bolt etc.?
Please give me the link to buy this
Please tell about price and how can i buy this
Puedes dar el link para comprar esta maquina?
Any info please Model and details from Machine
Its beautiful excellent tiny lathe, never thought that I would be seeing such such very small lathe. I congratulate the inventor.
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i want to know how much need to buy this lathe and how to buy it.. Thanks
eBay item number 264541513733
$467 shipped
How much was this one?
What is its cost
¿Qué precio tiene?
What's price this machine
Where to buy?
It would have been very helpful if you had cleaned up the bar, measured it and then moved the table in 1 thou, 5 thou and 10 thou (according to the dial) then measured the bar to see if it cut anywhere near those sizes. apart from that it looked like it needed a good oiling.
Doesn't know how to operate a metal lathe so you get what you get in this video.🤣
actually that looks pretty expensive, i have researched lathes to come up with what i call my tool box lathe. my lathe is from The First Tool, Shenzhen Zhouyu Intelligent Technology Co, LTD, model Big Power 60W Mini Metal Lathe # TZ20002M , plus a drill chuck for the tail stock, D001, cost $265;; then for lathe accuracy i replaced the chuck with a more precise one from The Tool Post, Unit 7 Hawksworth, Soutmead Industral Park, Didcot Oxfordshire, UK, model MM50 Micro Chuck threaded M12 x1 three jaw , cost $41;; had to notch the lathe bed frame so the chuck jaws would spin freely but now i have a table top lathe that i can put in a tool box for a little over $300 and 5 lbs.
Wer can i buy this?
How much is the machine ... Thank you very much
I bought almost the same machine here in South Africa. It has steel gears all the way and I am very satisfied with what I paid for. I can machine to .025 on crappy mild steel and that is good enough for me. Keep in mind is is a MINI lathe so don't expect to take 2 mm deep cuts with it.
hi pal, it seems at first the metal spin like de-centered?
No this one is trash
How to buy pls give link
I'm curious as to how much run-out that chuck has.
What its cost??
How much the amount of that mini lathe machine.
How much price this in dollars?
Is a kld lathe?
En. Que tienda compro El torno? ??
I built 2 flying airplanes with mine. Purchased from Harbor Freight. I like it. Still use it today
Hola cuanto vale y donde se puede adquirir una x el tamaño esta excelente
What's the lathe company's name ?
What the price?
I had one. Spend some time before you use it and make adjustments to any slop in any part that not within tolerance. I would suggest checking all the bolts and screws that they are tight. Go thru all the functions and get used to how it works. Learn the feed and speeds in machining on a lathe. Learn the different types of metals, how to identify them using a file or grinding sparks. Learn safety- eye protection, NO GLOVES, no loose clothes or long hair hanging down. Learn the cutting tools and how they are made and constructed- which are better for cutting certain metals- HSS or carbide.
These little machines can turn out some very good pieces and are fun to use for small parts- I wish I still had my old one, small parts are better done on this lathe than on my 13x40.
I agree. To many people think these things are good to go out the box. Any of the mini lathes all are Chinese. Sure it should work out the box and it will rough something out. But anyone that’s bought one should fully break it down clean all the packing grease off re oil properly correctly tighten everything to remove the slop. Maybe do some lapping ect on it an really smooth shit out an any of them can be made with a little effort put into it an maybe upgrades over time. Problem is. Even though people know their Chinese. They expect it to work like some fine tuned industrial lathe out the box.
Did you put oil in the lathe? Sounds bone dry.
whats the price?
how march i want to buy
Kje se kupi ta struznica
Cost?.....link to place of purchase?
I don't want to know thanks.
Chinese product are very low in quality and price they break down very easily. Buy a branded products. Chinese only believe in quantity not quality.
buy some thing german ... it will witness your funeral lol
3doutlet.shop/products/mini-torno-600w
Name ,price and link by buy plzzzzzzz
Thanks for posting.