Testing The Cheapest Chinese Mini Metal Lathe

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[@SirTodd.]

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?

[@richbuege6491]

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.

[@GautamKumarGoswami]

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 [e-mail]

[@SirTodd.]

@@GautamKumarGoswami Proxxon makes decent equipment. Are you referring to their micro metal lathe? If so, what are you intending to use it for?

[@thegooserider7245]

I thought you would never shut up. I was glad when I stopped reading. But you do have a point 👍

[@SirTodd.]

@@thegooserider7245 you could have stopped reading at any point. I wasn't twisting your arm.

[@drpathos5418]

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.

[@markburton155]

Too right, the dr is right ignore the bs . There is always that person you will never please keep up the reviews

[@lanceburger3789]

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 .

[@user-so8zp8qk6s]

What is the price of the machine ??

[@Gs_DIY_ideas]

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[@bretnmannn]

www.dhgate.com/product/newest-lathe-550w-350x180-mm-variable-speed/382631617.html

[@ThePolymath1]

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?

[@norman7179]

Great !!! Right when we want to see the finish, it's covered by a screen tag.

[@MervynPartin]

That annoys me, also. Quite a lot of videos are completely ruined by this.

[@jamesrobinson6384]

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 ?

[@shpao4168]

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.

[@nealrcn]

hi can you supply the male and model

[@club9decks]

im planning to get a mini lathe, i will only use it for plastic and resin, would you suggest this china lathe for that?

[@shpao4168]

@@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.

[@brentmcfadden944]

Great to learn on I bet! Thxs for the short video!

[@joseguadalupe5678]

Can you tell me where to buy one or the link on the page where it was purchased?

[@pdoubleyou7801]

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.

[@gvet47]

Doesn't know how to operate a metal lathe so you get what you get in this video.🤣

[@thestcroixkid]

is it thru-bore? i want one for cue tips and ferrules...

[@GaryMcKinnonUFO]

Thanks for taking the time. What do you think of it now you've had it a while ?

[@pgroadglide1581]

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

[@limlau4588]

i have a same lathe in my studio. it works fine. not perfect, but fine

[@alessio55555]

hello, what material you were working on?

[@kalyaniaditya2225]

Its beautiful excellent tiny lathe, never thought that I would be seeing such such very small lathe. I congratulate the inventor.

[@ooti5496]

Hi

[@amiranaser1882]

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[@dustinsmith1556]

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

[@szszprycha]

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

[@ezcharger32]

What is the tool called to thread the rods? I have everything but that piece to start threading

[@mickcarson8504]

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.

[@carllove4096]

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.

[@OffGridInvestor]

I got one a few years back that makes this look well built. It is about half the size of this.

[@mrmanusia]

Link to the product please

[@rayst.2934]

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

[@kjellringstrom6217]

Check how the toolholder mowes at 04:13. Things wont get straight in that machine.

[@anikidwolfy]

looks that way but its not, but i think that hes put the rubber vibration rings between the oil catch tray (and back) and the lathe bed, as the rear of the head stock shakes too, mind that these cheap lathes are accurate, they are not precision, its hobby grade for the garden shed

[@jrsydvl7218]

Kjell Ringström He took an agressive cut at high speed. The machine let him know it wasn't happy. You can't expect a 100lb lathe to operate like a 2 ton machine.

[@telelaci2]

Yes I agree with Jrsy, this guy on the video knows nothing about lathing, he's just a scamper.

[@rajeshchandrasekharan3436]

Where from this can be bought? What is the cost? How is it worthy? How is the performance?

[@anginlalu5123]

could you explain to us how this gear..., cause i really want have one hehehe

[@AsifAli001]

Please tell me where can i find it and how much i want to buy it please

[@moustafarefaat6155]

where i can buy this lathe ? where i can find best price can i find it on Ebay or Amazon ?

[@mauro6867]

Qual'è la marca del tornio? Dove si compra? La contropunta si può spostare lateralmente?

[@theunboundedspirit3313]

PLEASE TELL HOW TO BUY THIS AND HOW MUCH IT COSTS.

[@masonjarhillbilly]

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.

[@mells7953]

What's name brand and type machine..??

[@Highnz57]

What model is this? Looks good.

[@carllove4096]

They are a good lathe, depending what you want to turn, make sure you adjust the gigs. It also needs to be on a sturdy bench, otherwise they can sit twisted, and you will never get the run out true.

[@benrumson1063]

gigs? what the F is a gig? You mean giB's?

[@carllove4096]

Honest spelling mistake, worked on machine maintenance for 30 year.

[@kasmiluss]

is this lathe still working properly?

[@robertlewis4666]

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.

[@divertechnology]

hi pal, it seems at first the metal spin like de-centered?

[@the808life]

No this one is trash

[@ivanbrionesadriazola4467]

Hello, i have a questions... Where can i buy it? Please, i hope your answer. Thanks you.

[@rayst.2934]

I put a gauge on the lead screw it says 16 teeth per inch as far as I can tell so I should be able to cut American threads

[@TimNummy]

This mini lathe sounded like mine when I got it - and I had to make a whole new motor mount.....

[@franklincordeiro]

Thanks for posting.

[@barryfields2964]

Not really what I would call a review.

[@marcellomaz8524]

Barry Fields xx

[@powderslinger5968]

No kidding! He didn't "test" anything he just "tried" it.

[@danialholt4174]

Where did he call it a "review"? Your comprehension must be that of a 5 year old.

[@ctorregrosaaj]

Could someone show me where it say "review"?. He test some basic functions, or not?

[@ctorregrosaaj]

​@@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..."

[@spiro7723]

where is the link to this tool??? i whant to have one

[@igorcabrera8123]

You could make metal gears with the lathe to replace the plastic ones that comes in

[@danallansarthou7]

Such hobby lathe for metal designing, Ideal for grommet die. Size from nut and bolt etc.?

[@biblechurchrdspeeders9954]

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.

[@raymondrosacena4955]

Send me a like how to buy the machine, i want it.

[@pnp072000]

What model is this and where can we find it?

[@josehofmayr8838]

hello nice video and information, thanks. A question can i work wood to with this machine?

[@newstart49]

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.

[@AquaTech225]

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.

[@rockroll2301]

what is the total weight of these machine? ans. me fast

[@m16a2vietnam]

What site did you buy it on?

[@chalmarsaskala3828]

Hi Where can I find the site to buy this lathe thanks

[@SubverterRadio]

this is an $700+ lathe called the Bode(e) Benchtop Mini Lathe and is made in either the UK or in the US - unless it's a Chinese knock off.. if so, where would you get it?

[@TobbeDraws]

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?

[@wasetelbey1866]

Name and price or link to buy ???????

[@rongrosstube]

A new or shipped lathe or any precision machine MUST be cleaned, surfaces de-burred/verified, gears adjusted, spindle checked, and everything lubricated BEFORE even plugging it in. This lathe was likely compromised by not doing so before actually trying to use it. There is so much good information out here about the right way to set up a machine that today, it is un-thinkable anyone would not do that prior to using a machine.

[@SKYWALKER566]

….what's the price of this tool?

[@adhietganesha526]

where you buy it?

[@ncuzdvarga4918]

How much power(watts) to run that machine? Thank's.

[@evangeiersbach7654]

What lathe is this and how cheap is cheap?

[@shelby50411]

Cost?.....link to place of purchase?

[@NicolasGirls]

I don't want to know thanks.

[@sujitsingh7446]

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.

[@SoloWolf-ze7uf]

buy some thing german ... it will witness your funeral lol

[@3doutletshop746]

3doutlet.shop/products/mini-torno-600w

[@brandysigmon9066]

A nice unimat can be had for the same price or cheaper, plus you can get parts and oodles of add ins for the unimat

[@jrsydvl7218]

brandy sigmon Didn't they stop building Unimats? I don't think I've seen one that could cut threads.

[@richbuege6491]

@@jrsydvl7218 The unimat SL could, with a pretty expensive addition to it. But also, a unimat has less than half the capacity and isn't something you want to work with if you're short on time. Fine little machine that it was, efficient in use it wasn't. And when it comes to price, everything is an addon. Nothing is cheap either.

[@doityourselfdiy5486]

Could you tell parameters of electrical motor?

[@rigodelgado1429]

Can you give me the link where can I order one of dese

[@raoulcruz4404]

I'm curious as to how much run-out that chuck has.

[@Outdoornaturelove143]

What’s needs to be done exactly? I have this in my garage and it’s not turning on. Plugged and pressed the green button but won’t turn on.

[@shpao4168]

The plastic cover should be closed down. The cover is connected to another power switch. I bought one 3 years ago. The power switch on the panel was broken when I received it. I had to replace a new switch to run the machine. That was the problem happened before running the lathe.

[@jorgezepedamaluenda1245]

¿Qué precio tiene?

[@alimjassimmahmood]

Dear ... can I know which brand this Or can I have salse man of the company

[@shonnyNOR]

As so often is the case, the machine has problems with the user. And holding the work piece at the tip of the jaws ??

[@gangleweed]

CLAWS!!!!!!….the fucking things are called chuck jaws.

[@FastSloW-qt8xf]

I got mine for like 425 shipped. Over 10 inches i hold about 5 thou.. i think i could improve that by shimming the non adjustable head. Twisting the bed got me closer but not all the way. For the money i cant imagine a cheaper way to get your feet wet and be able to make some real stuff.. ive been cutting 2.25" s7 with no issue down to 1/2 inch shanks.. taking about 35 40 thou a cut... could prolly do 50 without issue. Would have to tighten up the machind aloy

[@sanjaykumararora8096]

how much price

[@haziqbaharudin2060]

Where to buy this mini lathe machine?

[@CathodeRayTube99]

Good video! I now have to decide whether or not to buy one.

[@supuneranda8086]

I wan to buy this one how to do it plz send

[@thentekyan]

Where can I buy this ?

[@josemanuelexitosoalvap9104]

Hola cuanto vale y donde se puede adquirir una x el tamaño esta excelente

[@user-bc6cs7xe9q]

How much is the machine ... Thank you very much

[@johntitor8286]

Any info please Model and details from Machine

[@mohammedsuleiman6572]

Hi... where can one get it to buy?

[@eddymetaldiy4035]

I had a lot of fun with one of those.

[@ufonaughts8814]

Can anyone suggest a Chinese watchmaker lathe?? Can't afford swiss!!! Any link would be much appreciated!!! Enjoyed the video

[@elainegraceabrot1155]

Where did you buy that machine?

[@jamesramos9564]

where can buy this?

[@wekker090]

Did you put oil in the lathe? Sounds bone dry.

[@franciscovaldez8354]

Puedes dar el link para comprar esta maquina?

[@joepiet]

I built 2 flying airplanes with mine. Purchased from Harbor Freight. I like it. Still use it today

[@krishanverma6741]

Please tell about price and how can i buy this

[@dm55]

Excellent commentary.

[@mightress]

Do not expect weiler, shaublin or myford quality for the price they cost. They work well for hobby use.

[@salmanshahid336]

i want to know how much need to buy this lathe and how to buy it.. Thanks

[@AquaTech225]

eBay item number 264541513733 $467 shipped

[@SuperSparta13]

Good demonstration. However, id suggests using coolant. Also id recommend facing of your material, centre drilling it to allow you to put a running centre in it to properly secure your material therefore achieved a better and more consistent finish

[@shrikanthmanohar2417]

Please give me the link to buy this

[@user-so8zp8qk6s]

What is the price of the machine??

[@woody94157]

Yep nice idea to leave the chuck key in. Get in a habit of removing it ALL the time or one day the dent in your forhead will be the reminder.

[@haraldpettersen3649]

fishmissile - - Good advice 👍

[@brotang2953]

The one time I did it it missed me because I was about 7 years old and it was a big lathe....I had a 8x8 slab used as a block for trucks to stand on but had to jump down to start the lathe spinning......I still got a nasty lump tho as it whizzed over my head straight thru the rear window of my old mans pride and joy.

[@brotang2953]

Harald Pettesen yeah he had a vk½ Holden commodore which now isn't worth much but then it was only a few years old and he paid 10k cash for it like a month earlier. I deserved it....he had told me at least a thousand times lol

[@haraldpettersen3649]

logicallyspk - - My dad was a kind man , he never hit me (hard) 🤪 , but i can read 🙃 But i dont mean that Bro Tang's father was a bad guy .

[@brotang2953]

Harald Pettesen my dad was a kind man as well, but I was a little shit, if he hadn't given me a whoopup every now and then I'd probably be a dumb f#&k in jail by now. The lessons I never forgot were the ones taught by the belt lol. I was never abused just disciplined appropriately. I'm a firm believer in physical discipline..... Creates strong responsible adults....I have mates who's parents did the " never smack and I'm your friend ideology " they're weak usually not very smart either.

[@adjenkinsuk]

Do you have a voice, you know, which you could use to describe things?

[@Gs_DIY_ideas]

I am sorry for that 🙁

[@adjenkinsuk]

Gs.DIY. Ideas. I apologise in advance if for some reason you are unable to but some spoken descriptions of your review of this lathe could really be useful.

[@DaveInBridport]

Deffo. Do a review.

[@adhdlight6005]

@@Gs_DIY_ideas .... It'd be nice to know the pros and cons of the product

[@rolflews]

No, don't apologize for that , you demonstrated the machine, how it ran and what it sounded like in a short concise video. There are plenty of other videos out there where someone drones on and on ad nauseam to the point that the video becomes unwatchable.

[@cscreations9332]

How to buy this product

[@aabeejan4238]

What is the price of this unit?

[@Aqeel1333]

What's the price of this machine

[@Bibibosh]

عقيل رحمن $15,000

[@alexlo7708]

@@Bibibosh That's joke. Actually 500$.

[@ZZ90755]

1/You don’t even care for any safety maybe you careless. 2/ with this kind of speed you need to use coolant,however you did explain you point or your concerns.

[@djr320]

STFU