Just got one to see if they're any good at all. Pretty surprised at how well it works, turned a few pens with no problem, in fact the extra speed compared to my normal lathe made it faster to get a smooth finish. Don't know long the motor will last, seems pretty robust, but if it dies I'll probably chuck in a sewing machine one. Oh, I did use proper, very sharp woodturning chisels, which probably makes a big difference. For the money (25 quid inc. p&p), it's a bargain. If anyone buys one, the only thing I'd say to change right away would be the rest, which is too short and too far away from the piece you're working on. Easy enough to knock one up yourself.
@@jaimearielarmijoloyola5512 Still going strong, using it for turning pens and getting fine details. I don't think I'd like to try anything larger in it though, as it's not easy to firmly clamp things. Especially at the speed it goes. Good for polishing and clean cuts because of the speed, but it is strictly for light and small objects.
I used a 3d printer to make a better rest. However I wouldn't really recommend it if you're just starting. Because it's such a small and basic machine, you have to make a lot of kludgy adjustments to do anything with it. It's a little weird, but in spite of its price, it's really best suited to someone that has used lathes before. And already has bits and pieces to get the best from it. You'd also need a couple of decent chisels, as the ones that come with it are a waste of space, which aren't cheap, along with something to hold the pen blanks on the lathe, oh, and a sharpener for the chisels, which require very frequent sharpening. It's not a cheap hobby and the extra bits that you need can really add up. It depends where you live, but the best option would be to look for a used one that comes with a chuck and a few good chisels. Otherwise, depending on your budget, the next option would be one of the mini lathes off Ebay or the Lumberjack one. There are only a couple of models, which are sold under many different names, and the price, for exactly the same machine can vary enormously from seller to seller, so you have to shop around. Even then you'd probably soon want a chuck, which would be around a hundred dollars on its own. If I was just thinking of starting now, I'd probably buy a pen mandrel and a couple of good chisels, and then make a lathe from a powerdrill and a bit of wood, plenty of how to videos on youtube. That way, if you decide you like it, the mandrel and chisels would be of use with a new lathe, and if you decide you don't like it, at least you wouldn't have wasted too much. Of course, if you're wealthy, then 500 dollars or so will get you something pretty usable:-)
thank you for showing this video. I think that this mini lathe should be clamped firmly to some base and/or to the bench before even turning it on!!! like you did it makes it easy to lose control as it happened at 3:35. maybe you might have pushed a bit harder the tool and it just jerked away and unlocked the tool rest. I also suggest to use a better (and longer) tool, this small thing could easily slip and fly away and be dangerous. as far as I understand form the video I would say that: 1) despite its obvious limitations it could be quite useful for small works, but perhaps stronger models of the same category could be a better choice (they advertise a "350w model" which probably reaches much less power but still has a much larger base and motor 2) the fact that it is small and cheap is not a good reason for ignoring commonsense basic precautions and for using it loosely. 3) to get the best of it some practice on a larger lathe could be very useful.
Fantastic video review. I've been thinking about buying one of these mini lathe s for a while now. Looks like a very useful tool. Thanks for a great video. Really cool..😎😎😎
Hello! Thank you very much for the informative video. Could I please ask you a question ? Is the live centre that is attached to the Tail-stock end removable ? Can we take it off and attach something else if required ? Thanks!
Shaft Diameter: Approx. 5 mm Shaft length: Approx. 17 mm Body length: Approx. 66.7 mm Front steps diameter: Approx. 17.4 mm Former high level: Approx. 4.7 mm Body diameter: Approx. 42 mm Motor Overall Length: Approx. 98 mm Diagonal installation pitch: Approx. 28.8 mm Mounting hole size: M4
bs. This is a toy lathe, you can literally stop the motor with your hand because its only 24 volts. They shouldve used a 220v motor for that thing, and yes these small motors exist for 220volt and i just made a mini lathe with one of them myself. If this was a real lathe you could easily lose your fingers, but this toy will stop faster than you can turn it off anyways.
@@gustavthemagician The problem is not the lather, rather it is the lack of skill of the turner, and the inappropriate tool he used. The lathe is designed for smaller diameter wood. It needs a much longer tool rest, and real wood turning tools. Best to use hardwood.
The lathe is designed for smaller diameter wood. It needs a much longer tool rest, and real wood turning tools. Best to use hardwood.
Just got one to see if they're any good at all. Pretty surprised at how well it works, turned a few pens with no problem, in fact the extra speed compared to my normal lathe made it faster to get a smooth finish. Don't know long the motor will last, seems pretty robust, but if it dies I'll probably chuck in a sewing machine one.
Oh, I did use proper, very sharp woodturning chisels, which probably makes a big difference.
For the money (25 quid inc. p&p), it's a bargain.
If anyone buys one, the only thing I'd say to change right away would be the rest, which is too short and too far away from the piece you're working on. Easy enough to knock one up yourself.
I really wanna buy one of this mini lathe, how's it going so far?
@@jaimearielarmijoloyola5512 Still going strong, using it for turning pens and getting fine details. I don't think I'd like to try anything larger in it though, as it's not easy to firmly clamp things. Especially at the speed it goes.
Good for polishing and clean cuts because of the speed, but it is strictly for light and small objects.
I want to start turning pens, would this be a good lathe to start on? Also how would you recommenced going about making a new rest?
I used a 3d printer to make a better rest. However I wouldn't really recommend it if you're just starting. Because it's such a small and basic machine, you have to make a lot of kludgy adjustments to do anything with it. It's a little weird, but in spite of its price, it's really best suited to someone that has used lathes before. And already has bits and pieces to get the best from it.
You'd also need a couple of decent chisels, as the ones that come with it are a waste of space, which aren't cheap, along with something to hold the pen blanks on the lathe, oh, and a sharpener for the chisels, which require very frequent sharpening.
It's not a cheap hobby and the extra bits that you need can really add up.
It depends where you live, but the best option would be to look for a used one that comes with a chuck and a few good chisels.
Otherwise, depending on your budget, the next option would be one of the mini lathes off Ebay or the Lumberjack one. There are only a couple of models, which are sold under many different names, and the price, for exactly the same machine can vary enormously from seller to seller, so you have to shop around.
Even then you'd probably soon want a chuck, which would be around a hundred dollars on its own.
If I was just thinking of starting now, I'd probably buy a pen mandrel and a couple of good chisels, and then make a lathe from a powerdrill and a bit of wood, plenty of how to videos on youtube. That way, if you decide you like it, the mandrel and chisels would be of use with a new lathe, and if you decide you don't like it, at least you wouldn't have wasted too much.
Of course, if you're wealthy, then 500 dollars or so will get you something pretty usable:-)
With your tool you can only scratch the wood. You need sharp cutting tools for wood turning. Otherwise it is dangerous.
good god how are you not missing any fingers?
😂 My thoughts exactly...
how would you miss a finger? the motor can only provide about 4kgcm torque max and you can stop the spindle with your hand
thank you for showing this video. I think that this mini lathe should be clamped firmly to some base and/or to the bench before even turning it on!!! like you did it makes it easy to lose control as it happened at 3:35. maybe you might have pushed a bit harder the tool and it just jerked away and unlocked the tool rest. I also suggest to use a better (and longer) tool, this small thing could easily slip and fly away and be dangerous. as far as I understand form the video I would say that: 1) despite its obvious limitations it could be quite useful for small works, but perhaps stronger models of the same category could be a better choice (they advertise a "350w model" which probably reaches much less power but still has a much larger base and motor 2) the fact that it is small and cheap is not a good reason for ignoring commonsense basic precautions and for using it loosely. 3) to get the best of it some practice on a larger lathe could be very useful.
Fantastic video review. I've been thinking about buying one of these mini lathe s for a while now. Looks like a very useful tool. Thanks for a great video. Really cool..😎😎😎
What's the maximum length of the dowel you can turn? 6in?
DOes the motor need greasing? Nice Video
Could you do metal on it?
maybe brass and aluminum & copper
No.
Thx for your video....keep going
SAFETY FIRST----Sell it! Very nerve wracking to watch such a complete disregard for your safety!!!
Seriously careless with your fingers.
This was a demonstration, not a review.
Hello! Thank you very much for the informative video.
Could I please ask you a question ?
Is the live centre that is attached to the Tail-stock end removable ?
Can we take it off and attach something else if required ?
Thanks!
yes, evrithing is removable , you can easly connect something else on it
Thanks a lot for the reply !
Hey man what are the dimensions of that motor?
Shaft Diameter: Approx. 5 mm
Shaft length: Approx. 17 mm
Body length: Approx. 66.7 mm
Front steps diameter: Approx. 17.4 mm
Former high level: Approx. 4.7 mm
Body diameter: Approx. 42 mm
Motor Overall Length: Approx. 98 mm
Diagonal installation pitch: Approx. 28.8 mm
Mounting hole size: M4
I want one so bad, also I was the 25th like. LOL nobody cares!😦
And this is how not to use one!! Lose your fingers real quick that way kidos
bs. This is a toy lathe, you can literally stop the motor with your hand because its only 24 volts. They shouldve used a 220v motor for that thing, and yes these small motors exist for 220volt and i just made a mini lathe with one of them myself.
If this was a real lathe you could easily lose your fingers, but this toy will stop faster than you can turn it off anyways.
Your going to loose a finger or an eye
Garbage quality
Troll
@@gustavthemagician The problem is not the lather, rather it is the lack of skill of the turner, and the inappropriate tool he used. The lathe is designed for smaller diameter wood. It needs a much longer tool rest, and real wood turning tools. Best to use hardwood.