Cheap Chinese Mini Wood Lathe Unboxing, Setup, and Testing

I hope everyone had a great holiday season!
More info below:
I couldn't find much information on these cheap ebay lathes so hopefully this helps someone.
Please like and subscribe if this was helpful! I plan on making more videos of all the cool things I make with this lathe.
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Lathe tools:
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[@Ithirahad]

This appears to be an standard-pattern lathe that is exported under several name brands with a different colour coating on it. Good to know it isn't entirely useless.

[@coleyounger4060]

Got mine from HF and love it 5 years use now no problems

[@emostorm7]

Love videos like this. Reason it's stopping is because drive spur is slipping

[@lovefist208]

learning on camera is a brave choice

[@TimNummy]

The good thing about it is that the internet won't hesitate to tell you what you're doing wrong.

[@woodtechfurniture106]

Send price and suppliers number

[@ianide2480]

@@TimNummy DAMNIT man, you held the box knife at the wrong angle during the unboxing! heh

[@awldune]

10:15 if you didn't know, that is a parting tool and should be oriented the other way.

[@awldune]

On second glance, I don't think it is a parting tool because it is rectangular in cross section (a parting tool is diamond in cross-section). I guess it is what you would call a beading tool.

[@TimNummy]

I realized that's what it might be when I was doing the editing haha - It looks like there are multiple types of parting tools (rectangular like that one, diamond like you mentioned, etc) In the next video that I make with this wood lathe, I'll be trying it as a parting tool to see how it goes.

[@awldune]

I looked at the PSI website and they call it a parting tool. In theory a diamond parting tool is supposed to have less friction on the sides but I doubt it makes a huge difference in practice. If you are parting something big, you will usually move the tool to enlarge the kerf anyway.

[@jordanvangasteren6689]

If you dont mind me adding that when you are cutting. Point the flute of the tool the direction of the cut

[@TheWhittleGreenVanUK]

Can I just say, good attempt for a first time with a Lathe, but may I just add, that the tools are chisels, not scrapers, so as such the angle for the cut should be lower, not at 90 degrees to the work, the second too that you used was a parting tool, so is used on edge, and is a scraper, the third tool is a sque chisel, I wont even try to explain that one in text, but you tube will give some good teaching, as the use of one is a skill all on its own, the last tool that you used is for bowl turning mainly, but good attempt, of and out of the box they will most probable need sharpening (again you tube for tutorials as that is another are of skill on its own) other than that, enjoy your new toy :)

[@AFXGaming]

If your piece stops in the lathe it's probably because it's not prepped properly, I typically cut a X along the centre axis of my piece so that the chuck will fit into it nicely and prevent the resistance of the chisel from stopping the piece while the lathe continues moving

[@CafeenMan]

I've used a lot of items that had that style plastic handle. I really like them. I've never had one fail in any way but they are way easier to loosen and tighten than just a nut that needs a wrench.

[@edwinleach4013]

When the wood stops you have to tighten the tail stock up a bit. I would be concerned about the crack on the base. Check the back side. It might be just a surface defect and doesn't matter much. I would add a variable speed motor to the lathe and you would be all set. The variable speed is great. Have a great time turning. Find a green piece of wood and play with all of the tools to get used to them. As usual, practice practice. Thanks for the video.

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[@fisherzakai7934]

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[@harryjnr2335]

Great video, I think you need the tool rest as close to the work as possible, but I am no expert! Merry Christmas.

[@TimNummy]

Thanks! I thought so too but then it seemed moving it out a little was more comfortable. It might be better once all the rough parts are cut down though.

[@ismulartymuis-yg2zr]

@@TimNummy , Please provide information on the address of the distributor and contact number who sells this mini wood lathe for the territory of Indonesia

[@wirinharwirjawan6422]

Thanks for sharing

[@chrisgriffith1573]

This is identical to the Harbor Freight wood lathe with a different paint job, (Central Machinery) and is most likely made by the same factory in China.

[@johnchampion7819]

You tell it like it is and I like your dry sense of humour. Time will tell whether the lathe is value for money. I don't like the look of that crack in the casting though. Keep the videos coming, very enjoyable.

[@coleyounger6758]

i have one they are great lathes i turn 10inch bowls all the time i use it more than my big 12 inch lathe.........i did put the extension bed on mine....Rockler ,,,,,Harbor Freight also sells the very same lathe

[@timhunter452]

Tim, You might want to look at the locking plate under the tailstock, it is very small and barely grips over the small surface area it impacts. I have the same lathe over here in the UK and am still very happy with it after a couple of years use. You might also want to look at carbide tools, saves a lot of sharpening! Have fun with your wood turning, I am still resisting the dark side of metal turning but your videos are not helping. Look forward to more great content in 2018. Seasons greetings from across the pond. Tim H

[@TimNummy]

Good tip! I did notice it was a little bit small when I was looking at what it would take to put the locking handle on the front side. Carbide tools would definitely be nice to have - and I'll probably get them at some point - but I just wanted something to get started. As for the metal lathe... I'm not sorry for making it difficult for you :) Can't wait to welcome you to the dark side. Thanks again for watching!

[@pixiewhittle505]

how much is it??(UK)

[@ismulartymuis-yg2zr]

@@TimNummy , Please provide information on the address of the distributor and contact number who sells this mini wood lathe for the territory of Indonesia

[@terrycallow2979]

Thank you for this video Tim. Just got my first lathe similar to your one and I can't wait to try it out. Also what was the piece of wood you used as it was a nice Reddish Pink colour?

[@MrIndecient]

Please watch some videos on how to properly use the lathe chisels. They truly are very dangerous when not held properly or using for the wrong reason. Best regards and keep up the work!

[@funkeyfastdrawmonkey1483]

Cool new addition to the workshop. Merry Xmas buddy

[@Robster-Craw]

Man, Id love a piece of that wood!

[@woodworkingmachine3296]

nice

[@michellepatton6097]

Hi there, I have this lathe and cannot find any instructions as to how to remove the headstock to fasten/drill it to the log i want to transform into a bowl

[@alsaffarstudios]

Very nice video, thanks for sharing it with us 🙏🏼

[@korbun3235]

Merry Christmas to you to.

[@helistorm98]

Feliz navidad! Merry Christmas!

[@bgm1911]

Lol.

[@adeh503]

Wow man your gap between the rest and your wood is huge, be careful 👍

[@BradsWorkbench]

I love it when people buy a cheap tool and then complain about cheaply made parts and pieces 😉

[@user-tv4ig5gt9c]

merry Christmas !🎁

[@jrAndThings]

Cannot tell if sarcastic or serious, but regardless, I like it

[@neilredelinghuys3263]

Very nice! Merry christmas btw, to you and your family.

[@strokedriedrie]

Gelukkig kerstfeest!

[@iangraham6730]

Merry Christmas Tim!

[@joelewis2739]

The "curved" tools are called roughing gouges, and you used them right. The second tool you showed is for v-grooving in the work, and the third is called a parting tool (you used it on it's side to "flatten" the dead tree). Unfortunately, that's not the proper way to use a parting tool, but I must admit I still do that regularly myself. It is hard on the edges. Overall, it looks like a great little lathe! Thanks!

[@TimNummy]

Ah cool! Thanks for the tips :)

[@tomt9543]

Could you take the headstock off, pull the spindle out and reverse it, then reinstall the headstock with the belt access door on the front instead of rear? Just wondering. Good job of reviewing!

[@ismulartymuis-yg2zr]

@@TimNummy , Please provide information on the address of the distributor and contact number who sells this mini wood lathe for the territory of Indonesia

[@andrewdolinskiatcarpathian]

Thank you for the interesting review and for showing how you learn by experimenting. Merry Christmas to you.

[@r24m14popo]

merry Christmas!!

[@joseteixeira1737]

Hy Tim, cheap, but it works, Merry Christmas from Curitiba.

[@TimNummy]

I had to look up where Curitiba is... Feliz Natal! :)

[@lacaval]

What type of wood is that?

[@AleksandarFilipovWoodcarving]

Hi. I have the same lathe, the difference is that the patches are from another manufacturer but everything else is exactly the same. I wonder how I bought the face mask? Do you guard against sawdust? Greetings

[@arabianphoenician7779]

Its nice informative video thank u very much , but u forgot to show how to change the speed of the lathe

[@ismulartymuis-yg2zr]

Please provide information on the address of the distributor and contact number who sells this mini wood lathe for the territory of Indonesia

[@user-oj6oe9tu2i]

I need to buy the machine, but how can i get address

[@mflog44]

Please how much is this machine and is it resistance to bear the big work?

[@jadeholweger907]

You tease, I see you working on that engine! And the dirt bike and street bike!! Merry Christmas Tim

[@TimNummy]

Haha, I actually got the lathe to make a couple motorcycle parts but have ended up distracted with everything else I've been doing - space is not on my side right now but my intention is to do more of the motorcycle build on this channel too!

[@subramanianparameswaran1645]

Kindly let me know the Cost and from where to buy.

[@gavinhouliston]

The reason the piece stops is that the spur is a single point instead of 2-3 which is standard on a good lathe. The piece should never be able to be stopped by the tool.

[@caemaridwn]

Nice video, Merry Christmas Tim from Wales

[@harryjnr2335]

Wales 👍 me too

[@KLAB_Radio_Vegas]

Can you put a gear chuck on it or no?

[@raystevens687]

Hay you did a good job in your Narration also you did a good job for something that was going to be used for anything. What kinda wood is that you used I wasn't sure what type of wood is why I'm asking about.

[@gaetancrepeault9333]

you know you forget the sharpening chisels

[@preciousplasticph]

Hi Tim, I am looking at purchasing one of these for a project. I will need to reduce the rpm down to around 60. Is there room there to add in a second pulley?

[@bobsmith-ud9xi]

you can reposition the belt for a lower rpm but i don't know the specifics of this machine

[@user-oj6oe9tu2i]

Can u post i need to buy the machin or phone

[@prabhoosaymunda302]

How monney price for this lath machine.please

[@rajudeshmukh1611]

Price please.

[@abrahamclerk977]

its a good lathe, but could you tell how much its total price ,thank you.

[@juityhainrich1044]

That's very nice, love to have one to turn these scrap woods pieces around my house to some nice and useful pieces for the house or my wife, need help to get one for me..

[@Hyratel]

do you know what kind of wood that is? the color is gorgeous

[@johnmag6271]

juniper id recon.

[@bobsmith-ud9xi]

looks like the heartwood of a cedar tree (worms won't eat the heart wood)

[@2016709889]

How much?

[@DaHitch]

Uncle B isn't going to be very impressed with you playing with dead tree carcasses wah.

[@coleyounger4060]

looks like it is made by Central Machinery ..........they made a good lathe

[@nicolahawley]

What website did u get it on

[@jeetendrapatel99]

WHERE TO BUY THIS IN INDIA ?????????

[@CafeenMan]

I love it - stick the tool in the dirt, turn it on and hope for the best. :)

[@prakashlohar2791]

What is prise to machin?

[@johnbull1978]

As others have said how much was the lathe bud

[@coleyounger4060]

looks like good wood to make a shot glass

[@mealex303]

Try a better belt with higher tension for bigger cuts is onlybthng I could add but im sure you knew that? Ace review

[@derwissenskiosk8041]

Please , Please don't put WD40 on wood... :/

[@TimNummy]

I got some crystal coat but it didn't come in by time I made this video - I just wanted something to show the grain real quick and that was the closest thing I had.

[@aloiseaux767]

@@TimNummy Water would have worked too Bro 👌🏻

[@03143592]

What is the price of the whole set plz ?

[@amitjaihogogajimaharaj6675]

What is price in india?

[@lalmuana4193]

I need to know the price right now, Please

[@claeswikberg8958]

Merry Christmas Tim!, new toys are always nice :) i think that you might want to take a look at the MT2 drive, that taper might not be contacting all that well, (causing the slipping) something that you can correct with some bluing and your mini lathe no doubt :)

[@TimNummy]

Thanks! I think it was actually the wood slipping on the drive center. Maybe a better drive center would help but then the slipping would probably just move to the belt next... so light cuts it is :)

[@claeswikberg8958]

TimNummy ahh so the spikes in the drive wasn't grabbing. It would be interesting thou to know how much you could push it (before the engine burnt to a crisp) 😉

[@TimNummy]

Haha interesting question indeed...

[@fernandonogueira3290]

🎥 Great Video 🎬 ! _ Congratulations! 👍 🇧🇷

[@thuans3235]

May gia bao nhieu vay shop

[@dreamfurniture5707]

How much is the price?

[@mdatikurrahman6672]

But sir how much it

[@jaat2275]

How much its prize

[@crossgrainwoodproductsltd9230]

You apear to be new to this whole recording thing so a tip on filming- don't when walking until you have more experience. The walking in the beginng was dizzying.

[@TimNummy]

Thanks?

[@brojensingh9314]

Can I get in India ?

[@DanielStewartWoodturning]

The belt did not sound tight that’s why the lathe stopped easily from the tools

[@matthewwehr492]

The piece is spinning out because you didn’t cut any guiding groves for the spur

[@AFXGaming]

I know I've snapped some quality metal locking handles before, so the fact that these are plastic worries me

[@jazzman1626]

Hmm Stark, rhymes with Clarke. 🙄 if the lathe came with cutting tools, they would probably not cut very well if at all.

[@ModernBladesmith]

safety squints... i've been using those to grind steel for years. god save.

[@gavinhouliston]

WD-40 for finishing wood!?!?!?!

[@bobsmith-ud9xi]

looks like you found some cedar heart wood

[@MohammedMohammed-xg4md]

Is it used or new ?

[@TimNummy]

It's new

[@DarrenC_1024]

Stark wood lathe, yeah, lathe me a Woodenman suit, please.

[@garypickering4105]

as per Harry jnr - rest should be as close as possible to workpiece and just below the centre of the work -- youtube has lots of instructional stuff - be careful - these can bite you - keep on turning

[@sorenbaek9626]

Thanks for the review. People buy shit so we dont have to

[@nickking8317]

A good first project would be a mallet

[@TimNummy]

Agreed! I'd like to make one.

[@azumi-osaki]

It looks like Scheppach model

[@btgame1836]

Hate it when it doesnt say what brand other the chinesee

[@dustincritchfield3837]

The wood is cedar

[@LucklessZombie]

You really didn't like those cheap plastic covers. 😂

[@maggiem4734]

Hey!!! That’s NOT the mini lathe that “I” received from China

[@bryllgamba9389]

Stark 4:33 😂

[@TimNummy]

Thanks for noticing haha

[@kennethkustren9381]

Not even amateur. Read a book before you endeavour to show meekness. Any HighSchool Woodshop kid knows more. ANY.

[@leakyassassin8874]

LMAO HAHAHHAHAHAH. are you fucking kidding me.. Extremely close head and tail stock?????.. That's SOOO OFF. how in the hell would anyone get any precision with that crap.

[@ian57edwards]

It’s a crib of a Jet Lathe, I have one. No Chinese for me thanks 👎👎👎

[@bryden9500]

You don’t know the name of the chisels ha ha ha

[@carlkellogg5342]

Adjust your tool rest better.