THE MIGHTY MICRO MANSON LATHE tips

[@txtele]

I really appreciate you and what you're doing with your channel just want you to know that I've learned a lot watching your channel I wanted to learn how to be a machinist and I was given some old machines and over the years I've acquired some tools and by God I can make stuff now and you are largely responsible for that and I just want you to know that I appreciate what you do and thank you very much

[@mrpete222]

I appreciate that

[@yomama5785]

Agree!

[@lindsaybrown7357]

When I was about 12, some 50 years ago, I traded by bicycle for a very small and very old miniature lathe. Was made of cast iron and enamel black. It didn't have a motor, so I found an old Singer sewing machine motor for the job. It had a 4 jaw chuck and a very simple saddle, crossslide driven by a wheel on the leadscrew. Had a lot of fun with this toy and led to my interest in machining. I sold it to help pay for my first car, but wish I'd kept it. Life is a series of regrets interspersed with less memorable events 😢

[@mrpete222]

Very interesting, I wonder what the make was? Totally agree with you about the regrets in life

[@lindsaybrown7357]

@mrpete222 Wish I could recall. The closest I can find by searching images on line was a machine called "Super Adept".

[@geckoproductions4128]

Wow! Even after watching you channel for more than 10 yrs I continue to be amazed by the "gee whiz" factor. Thanks

[@mrpete222]

Wow, thanks!

[@daveharriman2756]

This is going to be a great series, and is right up my street! I just love the idea of something so small that actually works, looking forward very much to seeing this in action too, cheers, Dave UK

[@Shawn_White]

I like the coffee cup.

[@stewartgreg80]

Hey pete you are obviously a very good bloke mate .Its very helpful for people to watch a pro at his work . God bless ya mate

[@mrpete222]

Wow, thank you

[@russelldold4827]

Loved this and looking forward to the rest of the Manson series, and rooting for Unimat, Sherline, Taig and possibly the British Cowells and the American Levin lathes. Material for months!

[@babbagebrassworks4278]

Turn Brass, leaded brass is wonderful on these little things. Always wanted one of these Manson, ended up with some tiny Aluminum extrusion lathes plus a Watchmakers lathe,

[@stevedavey1343]

Fantastic and fascinating. I'm looking forward to all the videos in this series (as I do to all your videos, if I'm honest).

[@mrpete222]

👍👍

[@richardoleson7934]

A deep dive on those other small lathes would be of keen interest. Thank you for all your hard work.

[@dougvanallen2212]

Hey Mr Pete those are a couple of beauty’s we can’t wait for the next part of the series

[@jackmambawitsin]

Could almost fit that little sucker in a coat pocket. Looking forward to the next set of videos on these! Thanks Mr. Pete.

[@lathammarx1458]

What a sweet little machine, Tubalcain. Gone are the days of American manufacturing like that.

[@gkeyman565]

wow, that's what I need for the locks I work on, cool lathes. have a great day

[@keithschwartz7318]

Wow, don’t you wish you had a miniature bed like this one when teaching basic machine shop. Especially if it was a replica of your Clausing, South Bend or Logan lathes. Thanks for this series.

[@mrpete222]

Yes

[@washoecreative595]

I enjoy seeing the street addresses on old ads. Despite decades of growth and changes, many old midcentury Los Angeles industrial properties are still standing. I worked in such a building, a machine shop in Northridge, in 1981, and it's still there. The original Costa Mesa home of ArmaLite is a brake shop now. And so on. 2010 S Sepulveda is gone, sadly. There is an empty space, a parking lot, between 2008 and 2022. The former, however, appears to be about the right age and was probably built in the 1940s or 1950s. On the other hand, address renumbering does happen, and I suppose it's possible 2008 S Sepulveda was the original home of the company, and the empty space next door was the loading yard. It certainly looks right.

[@mrpete222]

👍👍

[@lindsaybrown7357]

Big thumbs up from me. Very interesting and enjoyable to watch as I sit back on a Sunday morning enjoying the Sun and a large coffee.

[@mrpete222]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@eegaugh]

Thanks for this introduction to the Manson family. In addition to the Taig, Sherline and Unimat there is the British Cowells.

[@angelramos-2005]

Much needed video,mrpete.Thank you.

[@FJERNSYN49]

Like it. Small lathes from the days in the 1970's when I simply crossed the street from where I worked heading for the nearest Ironmonger and bought me a Unimat 3. Try that today!

[@mrpete222]

👍👍👍

[@richardboucher6904]

In my apprentice years, 1961-65 we had Monarch 10EE lathes and I was aware of these Manson lathes and I thought I really would like one of them, it was such an attractive unit. I never did find one for sale back then (no EBAY) so about 30 years ago I bought a full size Monarch 10EE for my shop. So now I have a lathe with the fabulous style and function of the full size 10 EE . Getting kind of old now to add to the collection of stuff that I have to give serious thought to deassesing so my quest for a Manson Micro lathe is over. Thanks for the series.

[@mrpete222]

👍👍👍

[@kellyodom9596]

I have wanted one of those for so long… Going to be a great series.

[@lowcashranch1412]

I am so glad you decided to do this series. Pictures don't do the scale of those lathes any justice.

[@peteengard9966]

Those are some artwork in machine thinking. From the art Deco Raymond Lowe styling of the streamlined trains to the usefulness of a quality craftsman. Really nice machines.

[@mrpete222]

Yes they are!

[@jacqueso8424]

Loved this presentation on this lathe. Really a lovely little machine, would also suit modeling railway hobby like i have. Its ridiculous almost to use larger lathes(bench type) to make small parts. Very interesting, thanks mr Pete

[@mrpete222]

Many thanks!

[@watosmate8935]

Could see having it on my bedside table😂 and have a lamp above it, be quite useful

[@BenButler1]

I’m researching microlathes, Taig and Sherline. This series is coming at a great time for me. Thanks Mr Pete

[@mrpete222]

Hope you enjoy it!

[@thunderstruck1078]

California in the 50s and California today. What an incredible difference.

[@mrpete222]

Yes

[@stephenoffiler8024]

Learn something new every day! Never heard of the Manson. This is going to be fun!

[@tonyn3123]

Never heard of Manson machines. Very interesting. Thanks

[@sharg0]

Very sweet little lathe!

[@steveparker8723]

Another interesting and entertaining video. Always been fascinated by small lathes like this as well as jeweler/ clock makers lathes. Look forward to more of this MrPete.

[@mrpete222]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@kevinkoepke8311]

Wonderful little machine lathe. I loved reading the ads in the back of Popular Mechanix, and I ordered so many things. Thanks, Mr Pete!

[@willembuys5827]

Love it, I wish I could get a hold of one of these for the small things I make.

[@randy2688]

Thanks , interesting video . Have not seen one these before . Looking forward to the rest of the story .

[@jimlem42]

Nice series and thanks for doing them! Looking forward to see the bigger one as that’s the one I inherited from my uncle.

[@justinbrewer8408]

I would love a discussion about Unimat type lathes! Thank you again for the great content as always. Have a great weekend.

[@junkmannoparts9696]

Hi Mr Pete that was a wonderful video can't wait for the next . Thanks . JM

[@mrpete222]

More to come!

[@alangrawien103]

Looks like an awesome series in the making Mr. Pete! Looking forward to the next video.

[@careykitson1155]

Lyle I’ve always wondered about these smaller lathes. The types of parts made on them and material limitations. I’ve heard of Sherline and Unimat, never heard of Manson. Really looking forward to this series. Thank you for all you do.

[@CRUZER1800]

This was very interesting, Lyle.... and am looking forward to seeing the upcoming videos on these machines. Well done my friend. Russ

[@RichieCat4223]

I like the case louvers on the end cover.

[@michaelthibault7930]

I was surprised, given the empty volume within the body casting, that there wasn't a drawer (or similar) to hold the accessory kit. It might be interesting to do a Then vs. Now comparison of one (or more) of these vintage items and the new mini lathes being pushed out.

[@MrUbiquitousTech]

Amazing little lathes Mr Pete, thank you for sharing! Looking forward to the next one.

[@Unrivaledanime]

Wow what beauties. Thanks you

[@threegreencharms]

Hey Pete I've been looking forward to this video. I have a sherline lathe and milling machine. I only first saw the Manson in your last video. 1946 wow....This is so cool, I love it! Can't wait to see some little bitty chips flying. Haha. What a quality machine!

[@mrpete222]

Thanks 👍

[@dannyl2598]

Thanks Mr Pete. I'm excited about seeing these little lathes. The only ones that I have ever seen in real life are the little watch maker lathes that I think are made in Germany.

[@kensherwin4544]

As my dad would say, that's just as cute as a little speckled pup!

[@edl5074]

Great little machine looking forward to seeing all the rest of the videos .I have a China outlet lethe thought that was small never new there was an even smaller one !! Thanks Mr pete always informative

[@kennethshee3914]

I have a 1970's Craftsman 3 inch lathe with tooling and accessories.I learned lathe work at RCA in the 70's on Hardinge lathes producing copper electronic parts.Later did some larger parts on large Monarchs.

[@mrpete222]

👍👍

[@edpopelas2844]

Fantastic video! Such a treasure that is rarely seen in the wild. Thanks for putting this video together. Two thumbs up!

[@harlech2]

Awwww, how cute! One day they may grow up to be a Colchester or Monarch!

[@mrpete222]

lol

[@plainnpretty]

Beautiful lathe I’m looking forward to seeing you running it Thanks Mr Pete

[@yachtsteve]

Wow, i would never know about this lathe without you. Thanks

[@mrpete222]

👍👍👍

[@kennethomeara9848]

Very interesting. I look forward to future videos. Thank you, Mr. Pete.

[@ralfehmann1161]

Ralf from Germany. Nice content, thanks for making this kind of Videos.

[@mrpete222]

Glad you like them!

[@skivvy3565]

I hope you know that most of my favorite mechanically minded people idolize you and hold you in the highest regards. We have our favorite yourubers like Tim Hunkin, Applied Science, Clickspring, AlphaPhoenix, even AvE and Medhi and etc *but you’re our favorite youtubers’ favorite youtuber* and usually who they quote as their inspiration

[@mrpete222]

Thank you very, very very very much

[@mikko3d]

What a beautiful little lathe. Can't wait for the next episode!

[@coldpond]

Great video. Very interested in the micro/mini lathes. Look forward to coming videos.👍

[@davidbramel345]

Great info of machines from an era when great things were made right here in the USA!!!

[@mrpete222]

Couldn't agree more!

[@pyropenguin]

I'm lookin forward to watching this series.lathes are already neat to learn. but seeing a tiny lil guy that looks so much like the old Industrial badbois blew my mind a little. i wish i could get my hands on one. i have been seeing "micro lathes" and "micro mills" on ebay and such. they look like different configurations of a set of aluminum extrusion legos or something. i could be wrong but they look like they possibly have a similar footprint, granted one is infinitely more aesthetically pleasing.

[@dpeter6396]

Outstanding presentation!! Been watching you for years and you never disappoint with new and interesting subjects.

[@mrpete222]

Wow, thank you!

[@100yojimbo]

Mrpete those lathe's are amazing, I was surprised how small they were when you had the coffee cup next to them. Really enjoyed this 👍👍👍👍

[@mrpete222]

Glad you like them!

[@danbreyfogle8486]

This is so interesting Mr. Pete. I have never seen these and don't remember seeing ads in old magazines. I will be anxious to see more about these.

[@Casemetalworks]

Mr. Pete , Yes please talk about sherline and unimate lathes. Great video.

[@mrpete222]

I now own a unimat lathe

[@Bargle5]

Great to see this series get started. Looking forward to the rest of the videos.

[@RetroSteamTech]

Great start to the series Mr Pete 👍👍👍 They are amazing little machines and I am very lucky to have one. Cheers, Alan.

[@mrpete222]

Hello alan

[@RetroSteamTech]

@@mrpete222 Hi Mr Pete. The handwheel on the back of the spindle is held on with a tiny allen headed grub screw on my Manson. Also, in all the pictures of the Manson that I have seen the handwheel is the other way around. Cheers, Alan.

[@ypaulbrown]

always great Mr Pete 222...thanks you

[@stevenpressley5956]

Those are awesome 👍

[@oldfister7460]

wow I really appreciate you doing this series.

[@mrpete222]

Thanks

[@damionparson247]

I really appreciate you for sharing your journey!

[@the56bear]

looking forward to this series, thanks

[@alanremington8500]

Thank you. Awesome videos..., all of them !!

[@bcbloc02]

The feel of these lathes must be entirely different than what I am used to! 🤣

[@mrpete222]

lol

[@CraftedChannel]

Just back to catch up. Going to enjoy these fresh topics.

[@greghahn8498]

Hi Mr. Pete. I was lucky to find one at a garage sale 10 years ago, just missing the cover plate and original motor ($15). I'm sure I'll learn a lot from your videos. Love all your videos for that matter.

[@mrpete222]

👍👍👍

[@bradwallace5344]

Looking forward to this entire series.

[@leeroyholloway4277]

I'm hooked ! Keep it coming Mr Pete.

[@billmckillip1561]

Really looking forward to the rest of this series!

[@ypaulbrown]

Lyle, this video is so bizarre, the machine resembles a full size machine, and while watching, I see your giant hand appear..... almost like a Twilight Zone episode...... wonderful my friend.....Paul

[@stevebosun7410]

Amazing Mr Pete.

[@alungiggs]

Cool! Very interesting thank you 👍🇳🇱

[@Wachuko-1]

What a great video. Can't wait for the rest of this series!!

[@dankotos61]

Can't wait to see it working

[@chazmodius1024]

I have a very worn out UniMat i inherited from my great grandfather who was a machinist during WWII on an aircraft carrier. i'm looking foward to your future vids on these mini machines.

[@mrpete222]

👍👍

[@jrkorman]

Hoping this to be an excellent series. There was one of these for sale nearby a couple years back (Facebook Marketplace) but the guy never responded to messages. In addition to my Craftsman 12x18 I've got a well equipped Unimat SL1000.

[@mikebarton3218]

Congratulations on reaching 300,000 subscribers!!

[@mrpete222]

🎉

[@kitmaira]

Looking forward to this series, and especially when you get to the Unimat SL/DB, selfishly, because I have one.

[@KC9IEQ]

I saw one of these down at Lost Creek a few weeks ago, it was very tempting to purchase but I did not see the 4 jaw or any other accessories for it! I've been looking for a watchmaker lathe however acquiring all the accessories to make full use, proves very expensive. How do you feel those compare to these ManSons?

[@cfmorrill]

Personally I’d love you to go on to unimats and shearlings, Taigs, and the like!!!!

[@rcurry8531]

Thank you, Mr. Pete.

[@DavidKutzler]

Looking forward to this series!

[@martinswiney2192]

How to clean shavings out of micro lathe. Pick it up and shake it. Love it.

[@mrpete222]

Lol I should do that in a video for a comic relief

[@jobos98]

Great Video Mr. Pete..

[@dennisfoltz7880]

I have a craftsman lathe that was built in the fifties. Years ago i found a guy that was selling some parts for it .he told me it was made by the double d company. The centers on the head stock ,and the tail stock is 00 jabobs taper. Everything on it is cast iron except ,gears ,pulleys. It has v bed . I think its 20 inches between center,and 3 inch diameter. It out in the shop and its cold out .1/2 inch twenty thread on the head .

[@richardlafleur3974]

The Zip Code is on the lathe. It was made in West Los Angles, Calif.25, the zip code is 25. Remember that zip codes were only two digits prior to 1963. Looking forward to this series.

[@mrpete222]

They were not called ZIP Codes. They were zones

[@richardlafleur3974]

You are correct and Zip stands for Zone Improvement Plan. I remember them teaching us that in school. Boy that was a long time ago.@@mrpete222

[@frankerceg4349]

Thank you Mr. Pete!

[@jillmadigan9841]

Thank you - very interesting, as I know more about the full-sized wood lathes, so far!

[@tom87pate]

Man alive! That's a neat piece of Americana.

[@stime6472]

Interesting!

[@Duckfarmer27]

Lyle - Fascinating video - looking forward to this series. Have never heard of these, much less seen one. I had to look up the company's address - building there looks like it might even be from the 40s. I used to have to travel to LA on business and we would stay near there on our last night as easy to get to the airport (LAX) for early flight home. I'm pretty sure I've even driven that part of Sepulveda. You are correct - a lot of aircraft work in that area. If I remember correctly one of the Hughes plants with it's own runway was near there as well, at least in the 80s. I've always found it interesting the tooling that was made in LA in that time period. I have some that was definitely designed for aircraft work. Keep up the good work.

[@mrpete222]

👍👍👍

[@donaldkormos5529]

Great video!!!