Mini Lathe Unboxing, Setup, Review & First Cut. VEVOR 7" X 12" Variable Speed

In this video I unbox a Mini Lathe, set it up and try a first cut. It's a VEVOR 7" X 12" Variable Speed

[@84dose]

This review should be the template for all youtube reviewers out there. Lots of info and right to the point. Very well done. Thank you for making this review

[@T3glider]

Minus the unboxing.

[@leestons]

Minus the 3D printer in the background.

[@WilliamFrawley]

The reason I did the unboxing was to show how it was delivered. When I ordered this one I didn't know if it would come in a crate or a box or on a pallet. I thought others might want to know also.

[@WilliamFrawley]

I will have to remember not to have the 3D Printer running for future videos

[@13tucker45]

@@WilliamFrawley You can't make everyone happy, I enjoy the sound of a 3d printer running, so it didn't bother me at all. Great Review, probably going to purchase one based on this

[@tymz-r-achangin]

Thanks for the video. Nicely done. No stupid music and you provided a lot of the more intricate details that not many reviewers add to their video

[@leestons]

No stupid music, just a 3D printer whirring away instead!

[@flynn6737]

I’ve been searching KZbin for info on this lathe and your is the only one that’s helped in my choice to get one of these. Thanks mate

[@richardseifried7574]

Please, not another unboxing video. I just want to know if the lathe is any damn good.

[@dennythomas8887]

I have a similar lathe and improved the run out on the chuck by removing the chuck, and putting a dial indicator on the backing plate. I had about 0.002 run out. took a skim pass on the backing plate and now it runs a lot truer. I was really surprised at how much of a difference it made.

[@jwrtiger]

I am a novice on lathes but you did an excellent job on this video. Great audio and video with great information. Thank you for posting. I am thinking about buying this lathe or the slightly larger Vevor one with digital readout.

[@jillianonthehudson1739]

Easily one of the best instructional videos I've seen. Outstanding work

[@billjulian9496]

I just bought one tonight, great review. I think it will fit my needs. TY!

[@kingkobra1956]

I was a CNC lathe operator for a minute and they one of those old school manual lathes from back in the day and it looked absolutely prehistoric.

[@Doyle_Lorean2105]

Class video, definitely on the Christmas list now.

[@jamaican48]

finally a review worth watching. gratitude my brother. most appreciated.

[@Murpie2u]

Great review and coverage!! Thank you!!!

[@danielmarks3882]

Mine just arrived today thanks for showing me how to use it!

[@ogaugeclockwork4407]

The vevor branded ones are pretty good, reasonably well finished, they have wipers and oil zerts on the saddle which a lot of them are missing. I got my Chuck running dead true by skimming the back plate and then stoning one jaw. I would recommend for these using free machining steels.

[@glockasauruswrex6362]

good review! Got one on the way so the info was timely. As a lifetime CNC machinist I've always wanted a lathe n a mill in my garage. This one imma use for replacing tips on pool cues mostly.

[@danshepski24]

Thank You , great video! Lots of information , explained in great detail!

[@AM-dn4lk]

A really nice review and tutorial. Thank you for sharing.

[@NormReitzel]

I would have liked to see you use compound feed and cut some threads. But still, a very nice review. I've been waffling around buying this lathe, and your review has provided some much needed information. Thank you again.

[@BackFire10mm]

Nice job Sir. I received more detailed information from you regarding leathes in this viedo than I did watching 20 others combined. Kutos to you Sir. Direct and to the point. Nice Job!

[@Col-Hogan]

Excellent review! Thanks

[@JamesSimmons-gv4ow]

This video is more a beginner's tutorial than a review of the machine.

[@WilliamFrawley]

Do you have a list of things you would like to see in a review? I could do a more in depth video.

[@PhilipMcDonough-rw8hn]

Excellent review I found it most helpful and informative thank you for sharing your obvious extensive skill and knowledge with all of us,kind regards,Phil.

[@neilfoster814]

Wow, that's a nice little lathe for the hobby user. Handy to know how to adjust the tailstock, the one on my mini lathe is a smidge out of centre.

[@7Westwood]

Very Detailed Review. Thank You.

[@bobelliott2748]

Very informative. Thanks for posting

[@daliiglesias4628]

A great video! I like this lathe

[@jameshicks7125]

Thanks for the review. I am thinking about getting one of these. I used to have a Smithy Drill Mill Lathe combo, so going into this I am expecting to have to tweak and adjust this on arrival. Maybe even some scraping on the bed. The 7 x14 is available on Ebay for about $400 right now.

[@Joseph-hp7gt]

i wonder how the drill press is coming along and good review thank you

[@danedewaard8215]

Looks like you got a good one!

[@jamesjohnson8754]

Thank you for the review

[@LaserGadgets]

Really nice video!

[@user-ne8wx3tq7r]

>> *As A Jouneyman + Avionics Machinist w/ 45 years exp.,, This is A Very Good Video and this small lathe seems that it could be Very Handy fo some Modeling and DRAG Slot car parts I am planning on making. >> Many Thanks to This Videographer.

[@scor440]

Tail stock is self centering with the chuck when it is tightened down with the piece.

[@yveslegrand9826]

I have a mini lath and I am wondering this : Do they purposely build those machines with such defaults ? Building the very same machine with just decent quality would be so easy and cost not a penny more. Is it a hidden goal for such obviously grossly bad parts ?

[@keystonekreative2174]

Thank you so much!! I just bought one.

[@tommcmanus5774]

If you don't mind me asking, what does 9ne of these cost. Thanks.

[@shauntaylor9251]

What about showing the centring the tool and squaring the tool post to the work piece ?

[@eightpenny6379]

Very helpful video

[@Jackofallthetrades]

I found one online for sale at $75 and could not believe that it was so inexpensive AND good to use. You make it seem like it is totally worth the money, however :) Thanks for your help, and wonderful video!!!

[@canuckfixit7722]

You must mean $750.

[@Jackofallthetrades]

@@canuckfixit7722 No, it said $75, and the more I looked into similar ads, the more they screamed SCAM. Needless to say, I gave them a hard pass lol

[@abubakarfarid2308]

@@Jackofallthetrades bro I was looking for this comment. Just today I saw one for 70, but the company's website said 400. I was so confused. Good to know it isn't a scam

[@ClockFixer]

More like 450

[@kennykamensky993]

Yea 450 on up

[@Chefsadeem]

Thank you for the information sir

[@skysurferuk]

An excellent presentation, thanks. 👍 Also, looks like an awesome printed drill press, I'll take a look though your channel for more detail... Damn! Nothing!

[@WilliamFrawley]

I got distracted with other things and haven't had time to work on the drill press. One of these days I will finish it and make a video about it.

[@user-cx2co9si7b]

Just watched this video, very helpfull. I need to adjust the tellstock down to align, I saw how you did back & forth but not up & down, any help would be appreciated, thankyou.

[@DaddyLongLegzzz]

How's the lathe been holding up? Any chance of a long term review vid?

[@isommay]

I just purchased this Lathe, could you recommend a tools set

[@guerillagardener2237]

I bought one by creworks and it didn't come with a dead centre or the toolbox as described. But it is perfectly serviceable.

[@stanburdick9708]

This is my 2nd Chinese lathe which is branded vevor and seems to be better quality, these machines have their inherant problems worst one being the motor is weak stalling out stressing the belt and doing damage, but was surprised to find a spare belt in the parts bag. BTW those belts are almost impossible to find!!! Mine arrived in good time well packed damage free......as with most all these cheap imports need mods so they'll run right........i have the 7x14 digital readout metal gear version and paid $520

[@khurramehsan5265]

how much did you buy ?

[@Branroolz]

Im buying one for aluminum whats the biggest pass you would take?

[@jf8461]

Sounds well worth the extra cost for metal gears.

[@jankopecky9895]

Sústruh vevor je pekný na výstavu. Na prácu je to šrot. Mám jeden doma, poslali mi to z Čiech 😂😂😂

[@josefirmalino2605]

Good morning. He Can regroove clutch bell that mini lathe? Thanks..

[@roberteast4160]

What's the maximum od piece can be clampd up on this lathe?

[@andycanable5076]

Thank's! I sure would like to get one of these someday!

[@user-jx3kw1zx7p]

I just purchased my first lathe, it's a Vevor 7x14. What size tooling should I purchase for it? I read the manual and there is no mention of it.

[@paulw4259]

Thank you.

[@PKD-ze4hr]

I have that exact lathe. Thanks for all the info. I’m wondering how can I adjust the tail stock un and down. Mine is just a bit off.

[@xcountryx]

Did you figure out how to adjust the tail stock up and down? I just got this lathe and mine is off too.

[@PKD-ze4hr]

I had to use very thin brass shims to raise it. I loosened the nut underneath it all and testes which shims gave me the height I needed.

[@R1mdennis]

Watching this video makes me feel like this lathe is worth the $800 or so that it's posted for on Amazon. I think I'll get it

[@sawasawa2982]

What is the origin of this Einhell lathe?

[@seanmcgrath0213]

Could you consistently make a copper solid bullet with this? I'm trying not to drop 5k on a cnc lathe...

[@WilliamFrawley]

I think you could if you kept everything adjusted correctly. Maybe use an attachment like this guy: kzbin.info/www/bejne/h3nWc5yAg8aYZ7c

[@VintageEngineRepairs]

Hi Jay, can you send a link to the cutting tools please? Are they 10x10? Thanks and I loved the video!

[@WilliamFrawley]

Here is the link for the indexable carbide insert tool set: www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0087R9OUA/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 Is this what you are looking for?

[@Offensiveword]

Do they not come with a chuck for the drill bit to sit in?

[@WilliamFrawley]

Mine did not. I bought it separately

[@johnmilner7603]

I remember taking 4 yrs of machine shop in HS in the early 70’s. I bet those plastic gears won’t last. When making a video you should turn off your printer or plotter.

[@bigstick1970]

Where do you get the tools for this I’m looking to make motorcycle wheel spacers with it

[@jw200]

Internet

[@jw200]

You can't make them with this lathe after unpacking it. This lathe is weak out of the box. You need to make it better. Upgrade and modify stuff. Search on yt "mini lathe upgrade" etc. You will find lots of info

[@joesmith-rm7px]

Nice video but I was hoping to see how to rotate the compound rest. I don't see the screws that they refer to in the manual.

[@WilliamFrawley]

You have to back the cross slide almost all the way out to see the screws.

[@joesmith-rm7px]

@@WilliamFrawley found them! Thank you

[@mickcoulson6188]

Does this lathe have a 'through ' chuck so you can put longer items in from headstock end? If yes what is max of? Please

[@mickcoulson6188]

Sorry should say max outer diameter predictive text!

[@WilliamFrawley]

@@mickcoulson6188 I think it is around 5/8" but I will check tonight

[@WilliamFrawley]

I checked, maximum through the chuck is 5/8"

[@dustinsmith1556]

I just got this lathe but just noticed a lot of bad reviews on the motor burning out. I'm really nervous of that happening to me as I want to do titanium rings on a low rpm of course. How does it do with harder then steel materials

[@davidmuller1958]

You want to do titanium on this toy??? How did it go for you? As far as i know, titanium can be unforgiving. Even in larger lathes

[@eddiel1538]

Great video, thank you so much, I am thinking to get Vevor mini lathe, are you happy with yours?

[@WilliamFrawley]

I’m happy with it. I think it’s solid and well built. I use it for very small parts. Depending on what you are going to use it for, you might want the larger model.

[@chrcau8123]

Hi it is able to cut threads automatically with this one?

[@WilliamFrawley]

yes, but it does not have a thread dial so you have to stop the lathe, back out the tool, reverse the lathe without disengaging the lead screw and then do the next cut

[@scaganuk2]

3d printer running in the back ground???

[@nishanthajayaweera6789]

How can we bie

[@Kspice9000]

Chuck needs a guard.

[@HammieTheHamsters]

So this is not a true cnc? Manual lathe with auto feed feature? I'm shopping for a lathe I can use gcode with that won't break my bank.

[@leestons]

"Not a true CNC" It's not a CNC in any sense of the word. What even gave you that idea? Because it has power feed?

[@WilliamFrawley]

Correct, just a manual lathe.

[@user-sb7jb2er2i]

this video was fantastic. the manual which comes with lathe is worthless

[@rodgraff1782]

I see you have a cracked guard also.

[@WilliamFrawley]

yes, it cracked right away. Kind of flimsy. I'm going to replace it with something better.

[@nissanvanettee4030]

price? please....

[@WilliamFrawley]

Purchased on eBay for just under $450 including tax, free shipping. It was shipped from a warehouse in Texas

[@nissanvanettee4030]

@@WilliamFrawley Thanks.

[@sheikhamir8701]

Price and how.buy?

[@WilliamFrawley]

eBay $420

[@yveslegrand9826]

I own a minilathe for nearly 3 years now. The cost is ridiculously low, so the quality is too... If you want a efficient tool for learning or working...forget it. If you want an opportunity to fiddle with mechanical toy and tweak it is just perfect. You can easily improve it and make it way better. You can afford to fail and destroy it. But be aware : it will takes you time and effort more than the part you'll produce actually justifies!

[@garylarson6386]

delivered without chuck key and external jaws and customer service was a pain to deal with, good luck holding less than .0015, no spindle speed read out, BAD you can start the spindle with the feed lever engaged, I should have saved for a better lathe, I am not used to trying to make parts on a toy

[@doesntmatter3068]

Plastic gears? YOU GOT TO BE KIDDING!!!!!!!!!!!

[@danielhaney9737]

i hear a 3d printer

[@sicknick5882]

Buyers beware. Vevor sells junk. Read bbb reviews. Terrible company to deal with if you have problems

[@petercroonen1086]

ik kocht deze draaibank. Hij werd geleverd met een klauwplaat dfie niet bruikbaar was. de klauwe waren van verschillende nummers. reklameren bij Vevor leverde niets op. ik mocht de hele draabank terugsturen, kostem nEur.175. Dus geen service. advies: koop nooit VEVOR!!Peter C.