Workshop Project 8 Metal Mini Lathe

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Metal (mini) Lathe • I always wanted to own some tools for metal work, besides a drill press. But the cost was always a prohibitive factor in those plans. This year, my birthday present to myself was one of these infamous mini lathes. This way, I got two for one: a restoration project and a new tool! • Well, what can one expect from a lathe set that includes a slew of tools for 800 Euro delivered? I was about to find out! • The quick and dirty of my findings is: if they were to offer these as a kit, go for it! The pre-built versions are not bad as such, but since you need to tune almost everything, depending on your goals, it would save a LOT of time if you didn't have to disassemble it first... maybe the manufacturer could shave off another bit as a kit? Just random thoughts... • Overall I am quite happy with what I got for my money - but that's me... a cartoon cat who's happy to tell his human assistant to get it fixed up and ready :) If you want a lathe that is ready to use from the box... these are not for you. • Chapters • 0:00 Intro • 0:48 Order and Unboxing #1 • 1:44 Overview and Inventory • 2:33 Disassembly - Tailstock • 3:33 Disassembly - Carriage • 4:13 Disassembly - Headstock/Gearbox • 4:54 Deburring Debacle • 5:22 Painting • 5:55 Accessories - Unboxing #2 • 6:33 Overview - Live Center, Drill Chuck, Tools, 3 Jaw Chuck, Steady/Follower Rest • 7:55 Decent Calipers, but..., Ruler • 8:22 Parts!, Assembly - Headstock, Carriage • 9:39 Assembly - Carriage Skirt • 10:52 Assembly - Cross Sled • 11:15 Assembly - Lead Screw, Drive Gear and Belt Tensioning • 12:10 Assembly - Tail Stock, Change Gear Reaming • 13:13 Assembly - Gearbox • 14:02 Assembly - Tool Sled • 14:26 Assembly - Electrical • 15:20 First Test, Bolts for Chucks • 15:50 First Chips!, Technical Specs • 16:30 Aftermath and Result!, Credits, Outtake • Donate a few bucks for some coffee (or some equipment upgrades): https://ko-fi.com/atkelar • Music: My Train's A Comin' • Unicorn Heads (YouTube Audio Library) • Euro-map: Photo by B S K at FreeImages • Flying Money Bundle: Art by Yamavu

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