Keep on! You cannot have “enough” tools, no matter how many you have! There will always something you would need! By the way, I really enjoyed the 3d parts fabrication!
Congratulations on your new lathe! Thank you for going step by step on your learning process. I also dream of someday owing a metal lathe (and milling machine!) and it's very helpful to watch you go through all the basics and to watch you learn how to use it.
Excellent! That's just what I have planned to do, I'll do my best to document my learnings! Hopefully not doing to many mistakes, and learning the terminology along the way😉
I'd be excited too! Congratulations. I've also always wanted a lathe but don't have much room at all. I'll have to live vicariously through you and your videos for now. I hope you post lots of videos about learning to use the lathe. I'd like to see it and it would be a great learning resource for future buyers of the same model. It looks like a great little machine for the home shop. Enjoy your new machine!
Takker 🙂 Har vært innom Abom79 ja, han har bitte litt større verksted enn meg ja, og "litt" mer heavy maskiner enn hva jeg holder på med. Utrolig mye flinke folk å få inspirasjon og hente lærdom fra ja, dette skal bli gøy 😁
You have been probably the best behaving kid from Norway if Santa was coming so early….. it will keep you busy for a while….. until you discover you need another “toy”…. I am happy for you.Good luck
Love your little ride out to Ålesund in this video, great addition to your already great content. And including that google time set flaw was perfect. I guess we all can relate to that issue 😂 I'm no machine guy, but this clearly looks like a much more expensive and well thought out unit with solid key components. Thank you for the detailed run trough and can't wait to see what you make with this in upcoming projects. 👏🏻
Thanks bro! Ålesund town is just one ferry and a short hour drive away. I really need to take the trip more often, it's always a nice visit. I thought it was fun to include it, and nice to show that I am not only inside my garage 😁 You're right, the Holzmann lathe was much better made than what I am used to. Better to pay a bit extra to get good quality and a product you appreciate and take better care of. I think it pays off in the long run.
If you want an easy time, try working with brass or aluminum. You can even shape it by hand with a file. POM can be a little bit tricky but you can do bearings and similar stuff with it. I also made some nice cabinet door knobs from brass and POM (and Wood).
Thanks for the tips! Starting with softer materials sounds smart. I have got hold of some plastic/nylon bars. Will be on the lookout for brass / aluminium 👍
Hehe, that's a while a go 😊 but it's like learning to ride a bicycle isn't it, once learned you never forget it? I know how it is to not have enough space, you just never get enough space 🙄
Regarding your carbide cutting tools - carbide insert tools are great, but not with every metal. I am not a machinist, but I watch BlondiHacks RUclips channel and she has addressed this in several videos.
You are right, I will by a kit of Hight Speed Steel (HSS), it might be better for softer material. I have been watching quite a lot from Blondie Hacks, it's very useful!
I swear I should stop following this channel. Now I have one more tool that I have to buy. A lathe has been on the back of my mind for a while, but I kept telling myself that here in Norway it is way to expensive to buy one, but no, here comes Mr Hestad with a juicy video describing this machine that looks like a perfect match for me, and then I look at the price and see that it is expensive, but not the crazy expensive I thought it would be. How will I ever save up enough to buy a motorcycle if I keep buying tools?
Ahh, yes - this is not cheap for sure 😬 I doubt I will ever buy any machine more expensive than this one (🤞). You have to look at it as an investment, this machine will last for years. I know I have bought some quite expensive that I now can make myself. Hope it can at least partially pay back. I hoped the same when I bought the 3D printer many years ago, and I know 100% for sure now that all stuff I have made over the years with the 3D printer is much more worth than the total cost of ownership. I did a calculation a while back, and I have saved thousands (NOK) by 3D printing my own parts. Not sure if the same will happen with the lathe, it's much more expensive and steel is also expensive, but time will show 🙂
Nice video, thanks a lot for that, as I'm already thinking for a while to buy such a machine... Anyway, the Digital reading system is a plus, BUT I'd like to know more about this one. What's the real end-uses of it ( except to know about rpm rotation ) ? Does it help for thread making as you might program work ? I tried to find such information on it, but failed. Thks for your help and keep on !!
Har hatt den i nesten et år nå, er fortsatt 100% fornøyd! Jeg er hobbyist og bruker den ikke hver dag, knapt ukentlig men i hvert fall flere ganger i måneden. Tipper den er "nedbetalt" etter et par år til for min del, siden jeg nå kan lage selv det jeg før måtte kjøpe eller få fabrikkert av andre 😁 og så uendelig mye morro da gitt 🤩 Løp og kjøp!!!
Congratulations! Harika, kutlarım. Her metal atölyesine lazım bir makine almışsınız. Benim atölyemde henüz yok, ama bir tane ben de alacağım bu gidişle..
Cool. Could you make another video about tools you got and Holzmann numers for them? I've been planning to get small lather for years now and I'm really curious how tools actually look build quality wise. Oh and how much did that assembly cost? I quickly looked and it seems to be around 1500euros in Finland retailer.
Hi, this is the item numbers for what I bought (from the invoice): 101-ED400FDDIG - HOLZMANN ED400FDDIG_230V - turning lathe for metal 101-9TLG10 - HOLZMANN 9TLG10 - turning tool set 9pcs / 10mm Prices for imported goods are crazy high here in Norway these days, the Norwegian Kroner (NOK) is weak, exchange from EUR to NOK is no fun. In addition we have 25% VAT, not easy to compare prices across borders 😌 I bought the lathe with the digital readout unit (DRO), it might be a bit more expensive than the one you have looked at. Holzmann has also a smaller lathe (ED300), unless you only are going to turn very small pieces of soft material (brass, aluminium, plastic) it might be too small. I think the ED400 is a better buy.
@@kihestad Thank you very much for the information. I was specifically wondering about those toolings as there were was it 7piece set with was it 12mm or something. Anyway now I now what you have there. I think I might get the same exact machine. Seems to have most of the stuff I've been looking for these small lathes.
@jothain Great! I did spend quite a lot of time investigating other mini lathes, mostly cheaper ones, but it was not until I found the Holzmann machines I became convinced. The user manual also included a spare parts catalogue, so it seems possible to repair if you break something. I cannot afford nor have space for industrial high end machinery, and I do not want the cheapest Chinese clones. It’s not easy to find vendors that can offer good quality products for us semi-professional hobbyists ☺️
Mine came fully assembled, except for the digital readout. Note that the digital readout only reads the apron position and the cross-slide, the compound slide is NOT read (a bit of a disappointment if you want to do a small precision work). However, the impression is good, so far. Another thing, do you know for sure if the quick tool post SWH20 fits the ED400 lathe? Thanks in advance!
Yes, I knew about the limitation with the digital reader. Hope it's not a big limitation, time will tell ☺️ The SWH20 fits - to my knowledge at least. I have not tested it yet though. I asked the Norwegian reseller TreTek about it, and they told me it was compatible. I have ordered it now + some extra tool holders. Should be here in a couple of week. Plan to make a video of it ☺️
Hey! You've done something potentially dangerous (to the machine, at least)! You noticed that the machine was covered in oil and then thoroughly cleaned it to remove any. Don't do that! Machine tools are coated in oil for a reason, and that reason is rust! Any surface on the lathe that isn't painted should be lightly coated in oil. This even includes handwheels. It is messy and does attract dust, but otherwise there will be rust. It can be applied with a spray, a brush, or cloth. Since I don't know what rust inhibitors are available in Norway, I would recommend you find some machinist or workshop in your area and ask what they use. Having a professional machinist for a friend is nice way to get a little free advice. Also, you're definitely right about gloves. Never wear gloves around rotating machinery.
Right 👍 After cleaning away the thick grease I add a thin layer of oil from the spray-can named X4. In addition all contact surfaces get lubricated with thin lubrication oil (ISO32). The grease that is painted on from fabric is supposed to be removed. Even the user manual says it. It's added for protection against rust during long time storage and shipping, possibly in very moist and changing conditions. It would be very messy to start using the machine without removing the grease, metal chips would stick to it and you would just constantly be greasy 😝 It's a rather dry climate here in Norway, but it can be high humidity in periods. I have a lot of bare metal around in my garage, so you're absolutely right. If not covered in thin oil, it rusts. Thanks for the tips 👍
Ciao, video molto bello e utile. Vorrei comprare anche questa macchina, è il massimo che posso spendere. Ho dei dubbi sul motore, è davvero troppo debole o potrebbe andare bene? Grazie
I am very satisfied with my BMW 118i. I have had it for 3 years now, not had any problems whatsoever! 🤞 It's diesel, 150HP, 4WD and manual gear. Very fun to drive, and I think the engine is plenty powerful enough. I know it's possible to put on an aftermarket chip/ECU and get more than 200HP from this engine, but I think it's fine as it is for my use 😊
This is a mini lathe, it's not that big - or strong, but yes - youre absolutely right! 🫡 It's pretty cold up here in Norway, so gotta wear long sleves. They should be tight though, a loose hoodie is a no go.
I'm considering the FDQ model - with the powered cross-slide feed. What is Your experience - is that something You would have considered buying, based on Your experiense with the manual cross-slide feeding? Approximately 24.000 NOK more expensive today(yes, I'm in Norway too), but perhaps would leave a better finish, facing large diameter? Beautiful coastal scenery, by the way! 😍🛳🌝
When it comes to lathes: the bigger the better 😊 If you have the space for it and you can afford it, you will not regret it! I have actually not tried the feeding yet, just manual so far. Not sure how often a powered cross-slide feed will come handy, it probably depends on you use case. I am pretty sure a bigger and heavier machine is useful though, when turning tool steel or other hard metals the smallest ones can struggle a bit.
Keep on! You cannot have “enough” tools, no matter how many you have! There will always something you would need! By the way, I really enjoyed the 3d parts fabrication!
Thanks a lot! You are absolutely right, we all know the old saying: "The right tool is half the job"!
Congratulations on your new lathe! Thank you for going step by step on your learning process. I also dream of someday owing a metal lathe (and milling machine!) and it's very helpful to watch you go through all the basics and to watch you learn how to use it.
Excellent! That's just what I have planned to do, I'll do my best to document my learnings! Hopefully not doing to many mistakes, and learning the terminology along the way😉
I'd be excited too! Congratulations. I've also always wanted a lathe but don't have much room at all. I'll have to live vicariously through you and your videos for now. I hope you post lots of videos about learning to use the lathe. I'd like to see it and it would be a great learning resource for future buyers of the same model. It looks like a great little machine for the home shop. Enjoy your new machine!
Thanks a lot 😊I'll definitely make more videos about it!
Gratulerer! Sikkert en læringskurve der, er alltid imponert over Abom79 og andre som virkelig kan sine ting. Et sted må man starte!
Takker 🙂 Har vært innom Abom79 ja, han har bitte litt større verksted enn meg ja, og "litt" mer heavy maskiner enn hva jeg holder på med. Utrolig mye flinke folk å få inspirasjon og hente lærdom fra ja, dette skal bli gøy 😁
@@kihestadVeldig kjekt at du vil dele det med oss som gjerne skulle hatt en garasje 🙂! Ser deg i neste video!
Og eksperten over alle eksperter med nesten 50 års erfaring, Joe Pie 😊
A great addition to your workshop. I'm looking forward to seeing you get to grips with it.
You and me both! 😁
You have been probably the best behaving kid from Norway if Santa was coming so early….. it will keep you busy for a while….. until you discover you need another “toy”…. I am happy for you.Good luck
Yea, Christmas came early this year 🤩 It will definitely keep me busy for a while, I have a lot to learn
great addition to a wonderful workshop. excited to see what you do with it now
Thanks! I have already ordered som upgrades (quick change tool post) and got some different types of material to try testing on.
Awesome!
Thanks 👍
Great video,thank you!😀
Glad u liked it 😊
Great video! Keep them coming 👍
Thank you very much 🤩 Next video is already in progress!
Love your little ride out to Ålesund in this video, great addition to your already great content. And including that google time set flaw was perfect. I guess we all can relate to that issue 😂 I'm no machine guy, but this clearly looks like a much more expensive and well thought out unit with solid key components. Thank you for the detailed run trough and can't wait to see what you make with this in upcoming projects. 👏🏻
Thanks bro! Ålesund town is just one ferry and a short hour drive away. I really need to take the trip more often, it's always a nice visit. I thought it was fun to include it, and nice to show that I am not only inside my garage 😁 You're right, the Holzmann lathe was much better made than what I am used to. Better to pay a bit extra to get good quality and a product you appreciate and take better care of. I think it pays off in the long run.
Nice new tool, and you manage to make collection and setup fun to watch. well done again.
Thanks Ryan, let me know it you need something special to your scrambler build - perhaps I can fix it? 😊
If you want an easy time, try working with brass or aluminum. You can even shape it by hand with a file.
POM can be a little bit tricky but you can do bearings and similar stuff with it.
I also made some nice cabinet door knobs from brass and POM (and Wood).
Thanks for the tips! Starting with softer materials sounds smart. I have got hold of some plastic/nylon bars. Will be on the lookout for brass / aluminium 👍
nice review!
by the way, you look like your 'german cousin', Thomas Lang, the great 'Drummer'.
cheers and friendship from Portugal
@@DRAGONSTUDIOSTV Really, I'll take a look 😁
nice lathe, last one I used was in school '73/4?... need a bigger shed!
Hehe, that's a while a go 😊 but it's like learning to ride a bicycle isn't it, once learned you never forget it? I know how it is to not have enough space, you just never get enough space 🙄
Regarding your carbide cutting tools - carbide insert tools are great, but not with every metal. I am not a machinist, but I watch BlondiHacks RUclips channel and she has addressed this in several videos.
YAHTZEE!
You are right, I will by a kit of Hight Speed Steel (HSS), it might be better for softer material. I have been watching quite a lot from Blondie Hacks, it's very useful!
I swear I should stop following this channel. Now I have one more tool that I have to buy.
A lathe has been on the back of my mind for a while, but I kept telling myself that here in Norway it is way to expensive to buy one, but no, here comes Mr Hestad with a juicy video describing this machine that looks like a perfect match for me, and then I look at the price and see that it is expensive, but not the crazy expensive I thought it would be. How will I ever save up enough to buy a motorcycle if I keep buying tools?
Ahh, yes - this is not cheap for sure 😬 I doubt I will ever buy any machine more expensive than this one (🤞). You have to look at it as an investment, this machine will last for years. I know I have bought some quite expensive that I now can make myself. Hope it can at least partially pay back. I hoped the same when I bought the 3D printer many years ago, and I know 100% for sure now that all stuff I have made over the years with the 3D printer is much more worth than the total cost of ownership. I did a calculation a while back, and I have saved thousands (NOK) by 3D printing my own parts. Not sure if the same will happen with the lathe, it's much more expensive and steel is also expensive, but time will show 🙂
Nice looking machine. 👍
Thanks 👍
Nice video, thanks a lot for that, as I'm already thinking for a while to buy such a machine... Anyway, the Digital reading system is a plus, BUT I'd like to know more about this one. What's the real end-uses of it ( except to know about rpm rotation ) ? Does it help for thread making as you might program work ? I tried to find such information on it, but failed. Thks for your help and keep on !!
I made a separate video about the DRO - take a look here: ruclips.net/video/af_QwZHGHy8/видео.htmlsi=B-UFVwiBh40bzRrH
@@kihestad Once again, Thks a lot for your help !
Fin video for oss som sitter og ser på mulige dreiebenker til verkstedet :D
Har hatt den i nesten et år nå, er fortsatt 100% fornøyd! Jeg er hobbyist og bruker den ikke hver dag, knapt ukentlig men i hvert fall flere ganger i måneden. Tipper den er "nedbetalt" etter et par år til for min del, siden jeg nå kan lage selv det jeg før måtte kjøpe eller få fabrikkert av andre 😁 og så uendelig mye morro da gitt 🤩 Løp og kjøp!!!
Congratulations! Harika, kutlarım. Her metal atölyesine lazım bir makine almışsınız. Benim atölyemde henüz yok, ama bir tane ben de alacağım bu gidişle..
Thanks 😊 It's both fun and useful, If you have the possibility to get one - go for it! 👍
Cool. Could you make another video about tools you got and Holzmann numers for them? I've been planning to get small lather for years now and I'm really curious how tools actually look build quality wise.
Oh and how much did that assembly cost? I quickly looked and it seems to be around 1500euros in Finland retailer.
Hi, this is the item numbers for what I bought (from the invoice):
101-ED400FDDIG - HOLZMANN ED400FDDIG_230V - turning lathe for metal
101-9TLG10 - HOLZMANN 9TLG10 - turning tool set 9pcs / 10mm
Prices for imported goods are crazy high here in Norway these days, the Norwegian Kroner (NOK) is weak, exchange from EUR to NOK is no fun. In addition we have 25% VAT, not easy to compare prices across borders 😌 I bought the lathe with the digital readout unit (DRO), it might be a bit more expensive than the one you have looked at. Holzmann has also a smaller lathe (ED300), unless you only are going to turn very small pieces of soft material (brass, aluminium, plastic) it might be too small. I think the ED400 is a better buy.
@@kihestad Thank you very much for the information. I was specifically wondering about those toolings as there were was it 7piece set with was it 12mm or something. Anyway now I now what you have there. I think I might get the same exact machine. Seems to have most of the stuff I've been looking for these small lathes.
@jothain Great! I did spend quite a lot of time investigating other mini lathes, mostly cheaper ones, but it was not until I found the Holzmann machines I became convinced. The user manual also included a spare parts catalogue, so it seems possible to repair if you break something. I cannot afford nor have space for industrial high end machinery, and I do not want the cheapest Chinese clones. It’s not easy to find vendors that can offer good quality products for us semi-professional hobbyists ☺️
Mine came fully assembled, except for the digital readout. Note that the digital readout only reads the apron position and the cross-slide, the compound slide is NOT read (a bit of a disappointment if you want to do a small precision work). However, the impression is good, so far.
Another thing, do you know for sure if the quick tool post SWH20 fits the ED400 lathe? Thanks in advance!
Yes, I knew about the limitation with the digital reader. Hope it's not a big limitation, time will tell ☺️ The SWH20 fits - to my knowledge at least. I have not tested it yet though. I asked the Norwegian reseller TreTek about it, and they told me it was compatible. I have ordered it now + some extra tool holders. Should be here in a couple of week. Plan to make a video of it ☺️
Hey! You've done something potentially dangerous (to the machine, at least)!
You noticed that the machine was covered in oil and then thoroughly cleaned it to remove any. Don't do that! Machine tools are coated in oil for a reason, and that reason is rust! Any surface on the lathe that isn't painted should be lightly coated in oil. This even includes handwheels. It is messy and does attract dust, but otherwise there will be rust.
It can be applied with a spray, a brush, or cloth. Since I don't know what rust inhibitors are available in Norway, I would recommend you find some machinist or workshop in your area and ask what they use. Having a professional machinist for a friend is nice way to get a little free advice.
Also, you're definitely right about gloves. Never wear gloves around rotating machinery.
Right 👍 After cleaning away the thick grease I add a thin layer of oil from the spray-can named X4. In addition all contact surfaces get lubricated with thin lubrication oil (ISO32). The grease that is painted on from fabric is supposed to be removed. Even the user manual says it. It's added for protection against rust during long time storage and shipping, possibly in very moist and changing conditions. It would be very messy to start using the machine without removing the grease, metal chips would stick to it and you would just constantly be greasy 😝 It's a rather dry climate here in Norway, but it can be high humidity in periods. I have a lot of bare metal around in my garage, so you're absolutely right. If not covered in thin oil, it rusts. Thanks for the tips 👍
Ciao, video molto bello e utile. Vorrei comprare anche questa macchina, è il massimo che posso spendere. Ho dei dubbi sul motore, è davvero troppo debole o potrebbe andare bene? Grazie
I am very satisfied with my BMW 118i. I have had it for 3 years now, not had any problems whatsoever! 🤞 It's diesel, 150HP, 4WD and manual gear. Very fun to drive, and I think the engine is plenty powerful enough. I know it's possible to put on an aftermarket chip/ECU and get more than 200HP from this engine, but I think it's fine as it is for my use 😊
seems to short for your back
I need a "bar stool" 😋
don't wear long arm clothing bro, you don't wanna get pulled in
This is a mini lathe, it's not that big - or strong, but yes - youre absolutely right! 🫡 It's pretty cold up here in Norway, so gotta wear long sleves. They should be tight though, a loose hoodie is a no go.
I'm considering the FDQ model - with the powered cross-slide feed. What is Your experience - is that something You would have considered buying, based on Your experiense with the manual cross-slide feeding?
Approximately 24.000 NOK more expensive today(yes, I'm in Norway too), but perhaps would leave a better finish, facing large diameter?
Beautiful coastal scenery, by the way! 😍🛳🌝
When it comes to lathes: the bigger the better 😊 If you have the space for it and you can afford it, you will not regret it! I have actually not tried the feeding yet, just manual so far. Not sure how often a powered cross-slide feed will come handy, it probably depends on you use case. I am pretty sure a bigger and heavier machine is useful though, when turning tool steel or other hard metals the smallest ones can struggle a bit.
ABOM79, THIS OLD TONY AND BLONDIE HACKS ARE GREATEBAUMS WORLD
Yes, I follow them both. Learning a lot from Blondie Hacks! Good Old Tony is just in a league of him self 😁