Oy, I can honestly say that I can't remember seeing one of these, brand new, with so many issues. I'm pretty sure I would have marched back in and set it on the counter and asked for a different one long ago. You have the patience of Job. You have also made me skeered to look closely at the POS I have sitting out in the garage, afraid I am going to find out mine is as FUBAR'ed as yours. I do have to agree that you have quickly become my favorite Mini Lathe channel hands down. Out of the hundreds I have watched, none have come even close to going into such detail and your videography and editing skills are superb. Vroom Vroom buddy! Already waiting for the next installment.
Hi Phil, yes, the joys of buying stuff on the internet sight unseen. I'm starting to think these un-branded cheapo mini lathes, are assembled from the parts that didn't make spec for the name brand versions they produce. They probably figure why throw them away when you can assemble them into machines & sell them off cheap, to suckers like me. Lucky I like a challenge. Cheers Mate
@@TheAussieShed That seems to be why mini lathes have earned such a poor reputation. In many cases there is more wrong than right with them straight out of the box.
@@123hurst3 They are for people who dont have lots of money. If chinese would make these lathes perfect, it would cost 2000-5000$. Its not worth it. If you want precise machinery then you buy 2000$+ lathe in first place. Mini lathe is for small hobbyists
Same thing on the left. Once set the adjustments are done. Pay lots of attention to keeping the lead screw clean. Also de burr the lead screw, some are quite rough. Thanks
Sorry to be off topic but does someone know a tool to log back into an instagram account?? I somehow lost the password. I appreciate any tips you can offer me
@Parker Luis I really appreciate your reply. I found the site through google and I'm trying it out now. Takes quite some time so I will reply here later when my account password hopefully is recovered.
Hi On my mini lathe when I reset the lead screw and carriage, I run the carriage all the way to the right then with the lead screw bearing loose I close the half nuts on the lead screw, Then tighten the bolts in the bearing. I have the half nuts set to close as much as possible. Thanks
just discovered this video series. I'm wondering whether there is a video showing th end result, I mean this lathe working on an actual piece to show if it was worth it.....I can not find it at your playlists or channel videos...
G'day Mate, firstly Thanks for your donation, really kind of you. People such as yourself are what keeps the Chanel going. Unfortunately I'm not quite there yet, as in, this being a fully functioning Lathe. Shouldn't be to long now though. I have made a few bits & pieces on it that were needed for the recent treadmill motor conversion & it performed extremely well, other than being under powered. It did break the original tiny drive belt though in the process, due to the fairly heavy cuts that it does with ease now, for a machine of this size. The writing was on the wall though, hence the new Bigger Motor & Vee Belt Drive Line. Worth it.......... For Me a big Yes. But as you can see it has taken a lot of time & effort to do. So for others maybe not. As Sad as it may seem I actually enjoy the Challenge of this kinda stuff, I find it good Therapy. Again Thanks for your Donation, Cheers Mate.
This is a great series, thank you for sharing it!! I've just purchased a Vevor which in the photos looks just like yours. What brand name was stamped on yours if I may ask?
@@TheAussieShed thank you! Mine arrives next week, it was only $US486 shipped and so I’m very curious to see how it compares to yours. I’m sure it will be similarly cobbled from bad parts. I think I’ll have to buy a mini mill to be able to fix it 😅
Great set of videos I have similar lathe. Do you have any details regarding the locking mechanism of the tail stock to the lathe bed, as would like to add this feature to my lathe Cheers
Man. Thanks a million for all your efforts AND generosity in sharing everything with us. Awesome job. I was seriously considering buying one of these (once I've finally saved up enough to fix my rotting teeth, and then saved up enough again to buy one....!). You are doing the work of a saint. Looks like I'll be spending a bit more on a lathe than what I first thought. Do you have any experience with the Sieg lathes? I was looking at the sc3 model because I live in a tiny unit and it's small and cheap, but after watching your videos I'm feeling a little shy about these little fellas in general. I'm hoping that the bigger sc4 model Sieg is made a little better. Do you have any ideas about it? Cheers.
I'm wondering about the manufacture of these lathes. I suspect rather than being made at one big factory, they are made buy numerous entrepreneurs who buy the casting in various states of machining, and assemble them as home work. I also promise to make a video of my George Adams 3" x 16" lathe from the 1930's. Poor tolerances in mini lathes is not new.
With respect to the gibs, straighten them first and then flip them over and recut the divots on the clean surface. When marking out for the new divots install temporary gib screws (sharpened to a point) to get perfect alignment.
@@pb7379-j2k I believe the gib strips are standard size, I know you can purchase them from Little Machine Shop and possibly other sources (try a search on Google).
When you are done Trevor, just send me your mini lathe, thanks. Oh, the sander would be good too :) You can call the gib strip a gib screw all you want - I automatically correct it before it gets to my conscious. I forget the "Gib" bit though, so it ends up as the triangular strip thing.
Come on Lads, its a Parallelogram, A Trapezoid has only 2 parallel sides Lol. But enough geometry. Thanks for the comments & tuning into my humble channel. Cheers.
Hi, just occurred to me when seeing the misaligned lead screw to nut of 0.5mm. Why not make new nut and screw asap after rebuild with 1mm smaller diameter lead screw. Even 2mm smaller out of better materials like bronze nut and heat treated A4, O1 or W1. That way you still get strength required and a more compact designed. Could then make lead nut two piece for back lash eliminating design.
I have a 7"x14" Mini-Lathe, Paid $595 for it. I'm not saying the Lathe didn't have a few adjustment that where needed. But for the Price what was expected? I am viewing your vids and the amount of work your doing..... Is the effort worth the value of the machine? I mean for that much Time, Effort, and Money being spent to upgrade, You could have simply bought a Precision Mathews Lathe.
Hi Joe, the Effort, well yes, for me it is. I quite enjoy this sort of thing. Gets me out of the house & into the shed, away from the Missus etc. As for the cost, I've really spent sweet F*** all on the modifications. The Main drive I have for making TH-cam Vids, is to show Folks what can be achieved with Basic knowledge, General Workshop Tools & just good old fashioned hard work. Sure, starting with a better lathe would be great, but due to my location there are very limited options for me. Not to mention I only have an area big enough for the Mini Lathe. Which pretty much makes it my only option. I know this kind of thing isn't for everyone and thats totally fine, I guess its more of a personal fit kind of thing. Anyhow, Cheers Mate.
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After seeing you and all the poor machining, I have made my mind up to purchase an older high quality machine and rebuild that. If it’s a name brand machine parts will be available.
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I am really enjoying this series. I have the 8 x 16 mini lathe with many similar issues. Thanks for sharing your wisdom on correcting them.
My Pleasure Sir. Cheers.
Another great video, best mini lathe series on you tube keep em coming.
Thanks Mark, you're too Kind. will do. Cheers.
Oy, I can honestly say that I can't remember seeing one of these, brand new, with so many issues. I'm pretty sure I would have marched back in and set it on the counter and asked for a different one long ago. You have the patience of Job.
You have also made me skeered to look closely at the POS I have sitting out in the garage, afraid I am going to find out mine is as FUBAR'ed as yours. I do have to agree that you have quickly become my favorite Mini Lathe channel hands down.
Out of the hundreds I have watched, none have come even close to going into such detail and your videography and editing skills are superb.
Vroom Vroom buddy!
Already waiting for the next installment.
Hi Phil, yes, the joys of buying stuff on the internet sight unseen. I'm starting to think these un-branded cheapo mini lathes, are assembled from the parts that didn't make spec for the name brand versions they produce. They probably figure why throw them away when you can assemble them into machines & sell them off cheap, to suckers like me. Lucky I like a challenge. Cheers Mate
@@TheAussieShed That seems to be why mini lathes have earned such a poor reputation. In many cases there is more wrong than right with them straight out of the box.
@@123hurst3 They are for people who dont have lots of money.
If chinese would make these lathes perfect, it would cost 2000-5000$.
Its not worth it. If you want precise machinery then you buy 2000$+ lathe in first place.
Mini lathe is for small hobbyists
Same thing on the left. Once set the adjustments are done.
Pay lots of attention to keeping the lead screw clean. Also de burr the lead screw, some are quite rough.
Thanks
after watching all the videos so far I'm starting to believe it would be easier and quicker to build the lathe from scratch
Sorry to be off topic but does someone know a tool to log back into an instagram account??
I somehow lost the password. I appreciate any tips you can offer me
@Eric Rogelio instablaster =)
@Parker Luis I really appreciate your reply. I found the site through google and I'm trying it out now.
Takes quite some time so I will reply here later when my account password hopefully is recovered.
@Parker Luis it worked and I now got access to my account again. Im so happy:D
Thanks so much, you saved my account :D
@Eric Rogelio glad I could help =)
I had this problem , but all i did was loosened the leadscrew on the right hand side of the lathe , raised it a bit , tightened it up and its done .
Hi
On my mini lathe when I reset the lead screw and carriage, I run the carriage all the way to the right then with the lead screw bearing loose I close the half nuts on the lead screw, Then tighten the bolts in the bearing. I have the half nuts set to close as much as possible.
Thanks
Cheers Dennis
Instead of putting an edge to the tightening screws let them flat and put a small bearing ball inside the hole worked really fine on my lathe !!
just discovered this video series. I'm wondering whether there is a video showing th end result, I mean this lathe working on an actual piece to show if it was worth it.....I can not find it at your playlists or channel videos...
G'day Mate, firstly Thanks for your donation, really kind of you. People such as yourself are what keeps the Chanel going.
Unfortunately I'm not quite there yet, as in, this being a fully functioning Lathe. Shouldn't be to long now though. I have made a few bits & pieces on it that were needed for the recent treadmill motor conversion & it performed extremely well, other than being under powered.
It did break the original tiny drive belt though in the process, due to the fairly heavy cuts that it does with ease now, for a machine of this size. The writing was on the wall though, hence the new Bigger Motor & Vee Belt Drive Line.
Worth it.......... For Me a big Yes. But as you can see it has taken a lot of time & effort to do. So for others maybe not.
As Sad as it may seem I actually enjoy the Challenge of this kinda stuff, I find it good Therapy.
Again Thanks for your Donation, Cheers Mate.
Is it possible that the gibs were intentionally bent as a kind of pre-load spring?
Thanks again for sharing. Looks great.
Thankyou.
anyway, great job, absolutely inspiring.
Thanks Mate.
This is a great series, thank you for sharing it!! I've just purchased a Vevor which in the photos looks just like yours. What brand name was stamped on yours if I may ask?
G'day Paul, No Brand at all on mine Mate. I dont think anyone would have been game. Cheers.
@@TheAussieShed thank you! Mine arrives next week, it was only $US486 shipped and so I’m very curious to see how it compares to yours. I’m sure it will be similarly cobbled from bad parts. I think I’ll have to buy a mini mill to be able to fix it 😅
Great set of videos I have similar lathe. Do you have any details regarding the locking mechanism of the tail stock to the lathe bed, as would like to add this feature to my lathe
Cheers
Hi Eldon, pretty sure there is, in one of the earlier videos. Cheers.
@@TheAussieShed You are correct, sorry I looked at video list and didnt see it
Looks like an easy cam assembly to make Cheers from Canada
Man. Thanks a million for all your efforts AND generosity in sharing everything with us. Awesome job. I was seriously considering buying one of these (once I've finally saved up enough to fix my rotting teeth, and then saved up enough again to buy one....!). You are doing the work of a saint. Looks like I'll be spending a bit more on a lathe than what I first thought. Do you have any experience with the Sieg lathes? I was looking at the sc3 model because I live in a tiny unit and it's small and cheap, but after watching your videos I'm feeling a little shy about these little fellas in general. I'm hoping that the bigger sc4 model Sieg is made a little better. Do you have any ideas about it? Cheers.
G'day Tbone, I have heard the Sieg's are much,much better, but have no personal experience with them though.
Sc4 would be my choice. Cheers Mate.
Bloody slide whistle :D
haha yeah i want one of those slide whistle drills too!
ive heard that these lathes were used to build the australian navy's submarines
...and at least one tanker. The one the front fell off.
i'd like to see someone address those cross slide 'pivot mounts' - those seem like a REAL weak link ... from what i can tell
I'm wondering about the manufacture of these lathes. I suspect rather than being made at one big factory, they are made buy numerous entrepreneurs who buy the casting in various states of machining, and assemble them as home work.
I also promise to make a video of my George Adams 3" x 16" lathe from the 1930's. Poor tolerances in mini lathes is not new.
Thanks Matthew. Cheers.
With respect to the gibs, straighten them first and then flip them over and recut the divots on the clean surface. When marking out for the new divots install temporary gib screws (sharpened to a point) to get perfect alignment.
Thanks Paul.
Question @paul kerfoot: are the gib strips standard and purchasable? Trevor’s seemed really hacked up at the factory
@@pb7379-j2k I believe they are available separately from at least one source: Little Machine Shop.
@@pb7379-j2k I believe the gib strips are standard size, I know you can purchase them from Little Machine Shop and possibly other sources (try a search on Google).
@@123hurst3 Thank you sir
Love the series man. Gotta ask where did you get those stickers? I'd love a set to put on my own machines.
Hi Kenny, one of my Sons got them for me. I'm sure he got them from AVE on TH-cam.
When you are done Trevor, just send me your mini lathe, thanks. Oh, the sander would be good too :)
You can call the gib strip a gib screw all you want - I automatically correct it before it gets to my conscious. I forget the "Gib" bit though, so it ends up as the triangular strip thing.
Trapezoidal ! Lol !
@@NavinBetamax yeah, couldn't remember the correct name for the shape...brain fade.
@@MiniLuv-1984 .....nprb..... Lol again !
Come on Lads, its a Parallelogram, A Trapezoid has only 2 parallel sides Lol. But enough geometry. Thanks for the comments & tuning into my humble channel. Cheers.
@@TheAussieShed ......we agree to agree !
Just came across you channel and subscribed. What state of OZ do you come from. Great video.
Hi John, NSW my friend. Cheers.
Hi, just occurred to me when seeing the misaligned lead screw to nut of 0.5mm. Why not make new nut and screw asap after rebuild with 1mm smaller diameter lead screw. Even 2mm smaller out of better materials like bronze nut and heat treated A4, O1 or W1. That way you still get strength required and a more compact designed. Could then make lead nut two piece for back lash eliminating design.
Sounds like a great idea Steph. Cheers.
I didn't know it was hollow. How could a rock get in there
I have a 7"x14" Mini-Lathe, Paid $595 for it. I'm not saying the Lathe didn't have a few adjustment that where needed.
But for the Price what was expected?
I am viewing your vids and the amount of work your doing..... Is the effort worth the value of the machine?
I mean for that much Time, Effort, and Money being spent to upgrade, You could have simply bought a Precision Mathews Lathe.
Hi Joe, the Effort, well yes, for me it is. I quite enjoy this sort of thing. Gets me out of the house & into the shed, away from the Missus etc.
As for the cost, I've really spent sweet F*** all on the modifications. The Main drive I have for making TH-cam Vids, is to show Folks what can be achieved with Basic knowledge, General Workshop Tools & just good old fashioned hard work.
Sure, starting with a better lathe would be great, but due to my location there are very limited options for me.
Not to mention I only have an area big enough for the Mini Lathe. Which pretty much makes it my only option.
I know this kind of thing isn't for everyone and thats totally fine, I guess its more of a personal fit kind of thing.
Anyhow, Cheers Mate.
Fortunately for me, my compound wasn't as bad as yours (manufacturing "tolerances" I guess... LoL!)
what a pain - why not just relocate the lead screw with larger bolt holes and bolts?
I believe you could have just loosened and lowered the lead screw
If only he had a lathe to turn down that bolt
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The Chinese should have let you build the lathe, as much reworking that you have had to do.
Why spoil China's reputation of being a shit manufacturing country that doesn't give a damn.
After seeing you and all the poor machining, I have made my mind up to purchase an older high quality machine and rebuild that. If it’s a name brand machine parts will be available.
Cant say as I would Blame you Thomas, Good luck with your purchase, Cheers Mate,
Drop the leadscrew 1.5 mm. problem solved, No need for all your palaver.
That was unprofessional 😮
@13:47... that's just shit ! ..
Chinese labor is cheap, but not skilled 😮😊.
If only he had a lathe to turn down that bolt