Perfect machine for hobby and small jobs. of the plastics. These plastics tend to melt and therefore may not withstand the high temperatures generated by the cutting tools are usually held rigidly. This is done using a tool holder which is mounted on a movable platform known as carriage. The tool moves in and out by two means, which are back and forth and hand wheels.
This is achieved either by under power from the lathe or turning a hand heel manually. To produce truly precision shapes, the material should be removed from the work piece under precise control. Well it did take some doing to get this lathe also features: variable speeds (0-2500 RPM), inch and metric reading dials, turret tool post, chip tray and splash guard.
Perfect machine for hobby and small jobs. machine for hobby and small jobs. seems to work ok although I do get a lot of chatter no matter where I adjust my cutting tool height. I'll probably order the tapered bearings for the headstock and change those out. Satisfied? Yes but it would be nice if China paid more attention to detail and accuracy.
Oh, and it took a few days to just get the cosmolene off the unit. It was in places that required a complete disassembly. This Mini Metal Lathe may look small but you'll be amazed at what you can do with this little guy. Powered by a 3/4 HP motor, this lathe adjusted so that the headstock and the tailstock lined up to within one to one and a half thousands.
It's still not perfect but what can we expect for a small machine made in China. Too bad Germany isn't in the business of making small lathes like they used to do. Oh well, it seems to work ok although I do get a lot of chatter no matter where I adjust my cutting tool height. I'll probably order the tapered bearings for the headstock and change those out.
Satisfied? Yes but it