Harbor Freight 7x10 Mini Lathe Review 93212

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Adventures in Welding!

9 жыл бұрын

In depth review of the Harbor Freight 93212 7 x 10in Mini Lathe.
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@mikediaz19881 9 ай бұрын

I WENT TO HARBOR 10-6-23 AND IT WAS $780.00.

@truongnguyenquang93 11 ай бұрын

well it's a lathe kzfaq.infoUgkxN9zrzkkhnjUF5PQbuA_B1gYdsfCu9k6z but it wasn't what i would have anticipated. Headstock, tailstock, carriage apron are manufactured from aluminum now not cast iron. The spindle diameter for the bearings is too small allowing for a few play in the spindle so I am using some blue Loctite to take out the play.

@festerbestertester2232 4 жыл бұрын

This is great, thanks for taking the time to educate us who are just starting out. You don't skip over anything, and give great advice. Kudos. Btw, the X-axis compound adjustment and having to move the slide all the way back to expose the allen heads (around 8:05 in the vid) - I removed compound and bored and threaded a single hole in the lower deck and used that to tighten the compound rotation (I do a lot of tapers), thus avoiding the annoyance you point out in the stock design. cheers.

@NAVYABHAN 2 жыл бұрын

The way you express your skill's,you can teach! I stayed non stop for the entire video because I want a lathe,but knew virtually nothing until I watched your video. Thanks! Knowing the startup and other costs are very important and for me,....the tool uses and identification!

@ragutz 4 жыл бұрын

I've never ever commented on a YT video before. But just had to give you props on an amazingly detailed review. Thank you!

@ragutz 3 жыл бұрын

@MichaelKingsfordGray I'm a 50 yr old IT professional. I know the value of online privacy in a world of hackers, scammers, cyber bullying, etc. What about you naive idiot. Your comment had nothing to do with the video and you just couldn't resist insulting a stranger for no reason. Really immature. The irony astounds me.

@user-rk5cu5tg2g 3 жыл бұрын

@@ragutz dont worry, hes not mentally stable. ive seen him commenting similar things on hundreds of videos

@TheDracfink 6 жыл бұрын

it's good to see someone doing an honest review with something from harborfreight.

@jeffreydeutsch7336 8 жыл бұрын

From what I understand, virtually the same lathe is sold by several companies. One of the big differences is what comes with the lathe; some packages are more extensive and it might pay to spend more initially than have to chase down accessories you are going to need anyway. The Little Machine Shop is tool central for these little guys. There are also a lot of articles on improving performance of this lathe. Another accessory that could be needed is a 4 jaw chuck with independent jaws. It lets you chuck square and rectangular items or anything that is not round or a multiple of three.

@AdventuresinWelding 8 жыл бұрын

+Jeffrey Deutsch These lathes are made my Seig, and you are right, they are sold under many names. I am famiaer with the LMS. I have their quick change took post and cam-lock for the tail stop. Not to mention some tool holders, boring bars....

@tpark89 4 жыл бұрын

Super thorough, straightforward, and easy to understand... thank you so much for taking the time to make this!!

@dnldhttnjr 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks man. I've been thinking about purchasing one but hadn't found a review as detailed as this one.

@charlesmartin2690 2 жыл бұрын

Superb job reviewing this lathe. I especially enjoyed the detail description of its features and more importantly its capabilities. Will be a long anticipated addition to my metals workshop! Great idea with the hacksawing!! Thank you very much!

@ronaldcrowder404 4 жыл бұрын

I feel you did the best review for us learners or newbies. Also by having the machine I see capabilities of machining parts to improve the over all abilities of the machine ! Thank you !

@waynedyer3475 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for info. Many years ago I was sent to a school as a lathe operator. Didn't stay with it. Watching the vidio thought I might get back into it. Retired so I can use it on my hobbies. Ty Been hold up cause of virus but getting things done. Everyone be safe

@ThatOneGuyWeAllKnow 7 жыл бұрын

This was the most detailed review I've seen on KZfaq

@franksparrow5520 7 жыл бұрын

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@PatriotCoinRings 5 жыл бұрын

The best explanation of the HF Mini Lathe I've found and to think I accidentally stumbled on it. It's been saved to my favorites to revisit again and really appreciate the detailed explanation of it's use. Obviously most of us buying it are new to using the lathe and need this help so thank you!

@PatriotCoinRings 5 жыл бұрын

p.s. I also love how you get into basics of doing things like facing etc and hope you'll consider making a part 2 to this video on even more uses.

@Everett-xe3eg 4 жыл бұрын

I gotta say, great video. Very comprehensive and full of valuable information for a lathe novice such as my self.

@CaptMike 5 жыл бұрын

Excellent video on mini lathes! I learned so much more than I expected. Thanks

@jamesmyers2087 5 жыл бұрын

Excellent review. I’ve had mine years. Just starting to try to use for more than simple bearing cutting.

@YknotLearnall 5 жыл бұрын

Excellent review, probably one of the best I've seen on a harbor freight tool or any other. What I really liked and enjoyed is you added a nice primer for those of us new to these machining lathes while reviewing the lathe itself. You'd be a great instructor from the sounds of this video. Thank you! 😀👍

@ronaldnickell6110 7 жыл бұрын

I think there is also a lathe bed extension, that you can add onto your lathe, that will allow you to slide the tail stock back further. There are some web sites that are solely about the upgrading of the mini lathe. I am lucky enough to have an old South Bend 9" and the spindle bore is still only 3/4" max. that I can pass through. Mine is from 1944, but I don't think they ever had a larger bore on the 9" than that.

@billjackson9702 3 жыл бұрын

My son got this for me as a birthday gift a couple of years ago, and I'm still learning about it. It doesn't see heavy use, but so far I like it a lot! I got a chuck for it, and the most recent addition is a milling attachment for the cross slide. (Just because, that's why! ) I've got both 1/4" & 5/16" tooling, and I've noticed that the 1/4" size needs to be shimmed up to be at centerline. I might look into the cam-lock mod for the tailstock. The open-end wrenches that come with it have been replaced with combination wrenches. Also planning to get a self-centering 4-jaw chuck...because, why not? 😄

@jlucasound 5 жыл бұрын

Thank You, Sir! I have the exact same "Model". I don't use it a lot but it does what it does and that can be what one needs for small projects. I bought mine after you and if I remember correctly, they did include the drill chuck (1/2"). I went with an aftermarket quick change tool holder. The original was too high. I really need to get more tooling but after all, that is a must with any lathe. Great job on your video. Cheers.

@iamher6422 4 жыл бұрын

I bought the Sherline combo kit a number of yrs. ago, which I love. The lather (4400) is just basic. No auto feed or tool post. Been seriously considering the unit or the grizzly.

@user-hb8be5wb4q 4 жыл бұрын

Great video, great tutorial, thanks for sharing. Wished I knew how to relate to the machine. I haven’t touched one since 1962. We got to use one in shop class in high school. But, I do not remember very much about the machine. But, I love and am envious of the machinest works.

@gangleweed 4 жыл бұрын

Well, like an apprentice learns you can soon get the hang of it with a few tips and examples on the 'TUBE.

@extremebreedscatlife 5 жыл бұрын

I see you figured a cheat on the guard while running the lathe i would of done the same thing

@rayeddy528 7 жыл бұрын

Another great video!! Thank you for sharing with us! I just bought this lathe. The first one had a locked up bed and was between high and low gear and would not shift into either gear! I took it back and got another one and it is working great!! Chuck run-out is .0015'' . Again thank you and God bless you and your family!!!

@SouthSideChiTown 4 жыл бұрын

Damn good review. Lots to learn here for newbies like me thanks for taking the time! Subscribed!

@narcolepticlex 3 жыл бұрын

You are a great teacher!! Thanks for making a video easy to understand.

@roninselman6772 4 жыл бұрын

Great review, thank you! I was a lathe operator for many years, so I'm quite familiar with all this. I'd love to have one of these little buggers in my reloading/gun room, but I don't have the space to set the thing up! Frustrating.

@johnnygavita 4 жыл бұрын

What would you use it for in your "Sanctuary" room?

@stickyfox 3 жыл бұрын

People kept telling me, "anything you can do with a mini lathe, you can do with a big lathe." I was like, "sure, help me carry it thru the kitchen and down my basement steps then."

@clydeadair3809 3 жыл бұрын

I went with the 7x12 mini for small projects and I love mine! BTW, I bought an 8x10 shed to turn into my mini shop and get all of my tools out of the house. (Wife has been VERY patient with me.)

@RabbitusMaximus 3 жыл бұрын

@@johnnygavita it is useful for those doing brass cartridge conversions, such as making 11 MAS ordance revolver cartridges from .44-40 brass which requires not only trimming to 18mm length but thinning the rims from the other side to 1.0mm exact.

@aomanchutube 4 жыл бұрын

I really like that the lathe is included. LOL ;)

@stilltlrforlife 5 жыл бұрын

I think its a great tool to have for the hobbyist ay home, theese people who bash on theese things act like they should be designed for production runs in a factory and try to compare them to top notch industrial machines...that is thier stupidity..most of us know that this thing was certainly not intended for this..I will be proud and happy to own this machine..not everyone has 10gs to drop down on a brand name to go and tinker around in thier garage/basement shop for hobby...great review great tool..thank you

@kenibnanak5554 8 жыл бұрын

Sieg has improved their lathes since this video was done and the newer ones are also quite nice. I note you have a carbide cutter amongst your bits. On my own Sieg lathe (a tiny bit larger) I find the maximum RPM speed is a little low for cutting things like 4140 with carbide cutters and HSS steel is the best choice. There are many interesting mods that can be made on the Sieg products to increase utility of function and several web sites devoted to such modifications. Good walk through review.

@chrischalk9426 4 жыл бұрын

Awesome review! I've been trying to make lanyard beads with one of these and I'm having a heck of a time with squealing, groaning and not even being able to successfully use a cutting tool on various types of metals using 3/4 rod stock. I've been through 3 sets of tools with the latest being a $90 7 piece set from grizzly. I just can't get this think to do anything without binding up or squealing and basically doing not a whole lot. I have no idea why.

@gangleweed 4 жыл бұрын

First you need some hands on tuition before you do yourself an injury.....when I started my apprenticeship in the late 50's we had 1 hour tuition at the start then it was straight in and start making parts.....you tend to learn very fast when you have to do it for real.

@frederickvobbe7002 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the review. I'm thinking of getting this lathe for making parts I need for classic audio equipment. It was very informative. Now I need to learn more about the tooling. Thanks again.

@steveclark2103 7 жыл бұрын

Remember Cummins Tools? I bought this lathe from them 30 years ago for$200 and it still works.

@dotcomdotcomDA 6 жыл бұрын

Good job, very informative video for someone like me who's looking to get a small metal lathe. Thanks for taking the time, and being thorough re this particular M Lathe.

@codeleyva223 6 жыл бұрын

Hey man, towards the end of the video you had the camera set up in an angle where you can see a little cap (you could say) held by two screws on the back of the lathe. I wanted to get this to thread my rifle barrel, although i know i can pay someone to do the work for me way cheaper. I haven't measured them but i think they will be an inch in diameter at the most. Does that back plate come off and allow you do stick a rod of a certain thickness?

@clockguy2 7 жыл бұрын

As it comes, the Harbor freight 7 x10 is a piece of crap, but with a bit of work, it can be a very good small shop lathe. I think the safety shield should be the first to go as it gets in the way. The bed length is ridiculously too short. everyone finds out the first time they try to drill a hole on the end of a piece of stock. I highly recommend the 16" bed kit from Little Machine shop. It really makes this lathe into something you can use. You will need to clean up the slop in the saddle, cross slide, and compound slide. I recommend a wedge style OXA quick change tool post when you get the money. The tail stock Jacobs chuck is the first accessory you'll want to buy. later you might want the face plate, steady rests, and 4" four jaw chuck, all from Little Machine shop. I use mine almost every other day. there are lots of mods on KZfaq and the internet for this style lathe.

@ttexastt Жыл бұрын

What a great review. You answered everything I wanted to know and more.

@dusty1498 Ай бұрын

Would this mini lathe be able to put a bevel on 2" schedule 160 pipe?

@robsor85 4 жыл бұрын

Me: "thats not such a mini lathe.." Then hand comes into shot.

@eddiex72 4 жыл бұрын

I saw it the exact same way. haha

@squirrelmaster760710 3 жыл бұрын

What's the largest diameter tube you can slide through the lathe and still have the Chucks Family gripped

@walterashley149 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I've been wondering which one to buy and the basics to go with it. Excellent video!!!

@joshshepherd5660 3 жыл бұрын

Hey just wondering...didn't see it mentiomed...is there any sort of area for longer stock to be inside the jaw? I'm new i forget what that area is called lol so if you had a longer piece of round stock chucked up in the jaw, had your 10" work area on one side of the jaw, can you leave any amount inside the jaw or through it like a larger lathe?

@samibentroudi6423 5 жыл бұрын

I believe that I have the same lathe. Thank you for the tutorial on it I certainly learned a lot more.. I would like to know more about the part where you secure the cylinder in rider to do some cutting. My lathe seems to no center the pipes and I have a tough time trying to get it so that all of the locking pieces are cynchronized together and evenly locking the pipe dead center. Please advice. Thank you Sami

@glenj.taylor2938 3 жыл бұрын

If you figured out the answer to your problem then awesome! If not, check out the KZfaq channel Joe Pieczynski. I think he's THE BEST machinist channel on KZfaq.

@davidelsea9938 4 жыл бұрын

Excellent review. Just what I was looking for.

@spikey2740 6 жыл бұрын

05:25 Live center. Nice video. I may be interested if I decide to get a small lathe.

@davidlandino6522 7 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the great video! Can you please tell me if this will cut meteorite? They are comprised of silicates, nickel and iron.

@gary9107 7 жыл бұрын

I bought my lathe back in the 80's and it has been a great little lathe - helping me make all sorts of parts and projects. Before I bought it I only had a Unimat . The enhancements I made were to add a 4 Jaw chuck quick change holder and a couple of tailstock chucks. My neighbor who worked in a machine shop all his life was impressed with the precision.

@TheIrishdriven 4 жыл бұрын

how accurate are their Mark's when you set for 10 thou is it 10 thou

@aussiedriver 3 жыл бұрын

Great video. Not only did I enjoy the review, and learnt more about using a lathe than most videos. Awesome work!

@chrissargeant2254 8 жыл бұрын

thank you for the honesty. remember you dont have to put up with the slack in the compound because we dont have to buy it.(thanks to your heads up. thanks again

@jamestaylor8217 5 жыл бұрын

Good review. Thanks. How accurate are the dials?

@Joelontugs Ай бұрын

How do you guys think it would do on repairing pool cues?

@LiiTWiiN 3 жыл бұрын

FYI, @ 17:40 when you say 3.5 - 4" is max, you know you can adjust the compound angle, and rotate the tool post to cut larger diameters, right?

@earnestsmith5609 2 жыл бұрын

How do you take the taper out and put a new taper in

@geefontano 3 жыл бұрын

I don't anything about lathes so this might be a stupid question but could this machine used to add knurling to a piece of steel round bar?

@jackkrupka3024 5 ай бұрын

Fantastic review! This is definitely going to help in my choice for a lathe

@brandxmuddy3614 7 жыл бұрын

Great review man. Just bought one and I've learned some things from you. Thanks.

@saint85 6 жыл бұрын

How much can I get one I am planning to do some fabrication chopper frame building is what I what to get in too any suggestions on a affordable lathe and drill press

@natxopsicosis 9 ай бұрын

Hello, this is one of the best videos that I've seen, excellent review, probably the best; I bought it 2 years ago and I haven't used it, I hope to start using it as soon as possible, thank you for making this video

@anotherOneMore7 2 жыл бұрын

I am thinking about getting my first lathe and have a question. Does this one have a pass through headstock? If so, would it accept something 1.5 inches in diameter?

@quentincollins4677 8 жыл бұрын

A friend says his does not repeat to zero very well. If he needs 10 identical parts and makes each one exactly the same way with the same settings he will have 6 different size parts. Thoughts? I need something like this (Well, OK actually I need a 12X45 but for that I need to win the lottery!) I can't afford to waste the money on this if it cannot be trusted to be accurate.

@shadowmanxyz7805 7 жыл бұрын

backlash is an enemy to machining but once you get the feel for it you will be able to control it. it is possible to repeat tightly. you can upgrade your ballscrew to minimize this issue.

@bermyvlogger 5 жыл бұрын

yea its a MANUAL lathe ,u have to measure with tools u cant use the dials alone it isnt an airplane with gps. also u cant depend on the material being in the exact depth every time . u gotta use calipers and dial indicators n such,only the indicators when u measured and found out how much to take off. then u have to take up the backlash before u start reading the dial

@stever7638 Жыл бұрын

Excellent review thank you! Since this lathe is now $780, what would you consider as a step up from this if I were looking for my first lathe in the sub-#1K pricepoint?

@user-em4hv5fq3k 3 ай бұрын

They still sell these but they are $ 750 with no discount available... inflation. Great review...

@pistolpete8518 6 жыл бұрын

I know I’m late, but harbor freight sells a Jacobs chuck just for this machine for $4.99 out the door.

@ramwall1500 5 жыл бұрын

Pistol Pete I paid 1499 for mine at Harbor Freight

@joseaguilar5020 3 жыл бұрын

Very detailed video, only one thing, it does not have an alternative current motor is a DC motor I found out when my speed control went out it changes it from AC to DC otherwise it won't change direction from FWD to REV, other thing I been asking HF for the shield or the speed control nowhere to find no parts either since 1999 when I bought it, but over all is been a good tool I'm using an external control since 2014

@spanglishangler Жыл бұрын

Nice video. Would you be able to turn wood on this model? For example to make some wooded pens?

@patricklacson Жыл бұрын

Would you recommend the 7x10 mini lathe by HF today for $750?

@johnsimonetti9262 8 жыл бұрын

Excellent review. Thanks

@beltfeddestruction9522 5 жыл бұрын

I'm definitely going to be getting one of these little things they look very Handy and after seeing it in action a little I'm sold great video bud one of these and a mini mill think will be a great addition to my garage now lol

@Fisch1969 8 жыл бұрын

A very interesting machine, thanks a lot! I own an "Emco Unimat Classic" and was searching for an alternative...

@joeshaver1104 7 жыл бұрын

adventures in welding! do you have a recommendation for a beginner lathe? I'm not wanting to spend over $1000 and I'll be mainly making (hopefully) small gun parts (ie takedown pins, stuff like that)

@c.c.fielder5432 4 жыл бұрын

I bought mine back in 80’s, cost well under $200. Still have it and use frequently, always clean and ready to play. Sure made a lot of money with it, now just fun stuff.

@jakeolsen2764 Жыл бұрын

I bought mine yesterday 12/17/2022 and it was 780. It is going to get a fair amount of use for my garden tractor restorations.

@elanreally3522 8 жыл бұрын

Thanks man, loved your review.

@mundmc8172 3 жыл бұрын

This is great. I am a devoted This Old Tony follower, but I understand lathes much more after this tutorial. In all honesty, I want to buy THAT lathe, because i feel like I can use it now. Great work keep it up

@BillSikes. 3 жыл бұрын

Don't buy this lathe, its a toy, there's very little you'll be able to fabricate with this rubbish

@xxjusxstarxx Жыл бұрын

@@BillSikes. while it is a toy, it's a fun one. I use it for mechanic work all the time. Custom bushing and seal drivers, I made me a set of lower and upper control arm bushing drivers on it. Etc now the stuff I'm making isn't high tolerance, it still allows me to make things I need

@michaelpeterson9479 2 жыл бұрын

Appreciate the video, and time taken to make it, for me a beginner to even begin looking to buy one, this looks excellent and reasonable, to make outdated bushing I can't get for my vehicles,

@MrSTOUT73 6 жыл бұрын

Two questions. Does it have a stop you can set for the power feed so you don't accidentally run into the chuck? Does it have power feed for the cross slide?

@glenlarson5373 4 жыл бұрын

No and No

@davidhampton6502 5 жыл бұрын

I looked on harbor freights website and they show this lathe is priced at $699. However, the 7X12 mini lathe, made by the same manufacturer is only $599. Any idea if quality is the same?

@rolandos64 4 жыл бұрын

Awesome review! Thank you. First time watching one of your videos

@axlegrind4212 4 жыл бұрын

how deep is the headstock. I prefer an open ended headstock in order to use a threaded bar to pull the work to the hs.

@SoddydaisyClub 2 жыл бұрын

Hey Man...What would be a good lathe to make 6" long Tapered Stainless Steel Cannons? ...Thanks for your time!

@francescozambuto1713 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Mr. Weld, is that measuring guide I see "glued" on the lathed's gearbox face?

@hippywildchildracing 3 жыл бұрын

Hi I am looking at turning hotwheel wheels would you recommend this lathe for this application ty you Sir

@lionheartglass 5 жыл бұрын

Could I use it as a mini glassblowing lathe,?

@jakeolsen2764 Жыл бұрын

I purchased my lathe yesterday. I was trying to face up a 6 inch clutch plate but was getting it seems like a lot of tool holder flex. Any ideas on making the tool bar more rigid. I could actually just push it with my thumb and make a deeper cut. any advice is greatly appreciated. Thank you.

@Mikesmeyer88 Жыл бұрын

Yea disassemble the whole thing and reassemble to your specifications. And anything bigger than 4 inch is too much for it. There's probably a hundred loose screws and bolts you haven't seen.

@abcertweld 6 жыл бұрын

One of the best review videos I've seen in a long time on KZfaq. You covered all the bases.

@arcturusbbqsausagemaking2435 6 жыл бұрын

Would this lathe be good enough to turn and make aluminum wheels and small brass and steel shafts I want to build stirling engines Im a welder by trade did some round stock turning to fit bearings Id like to get into machining some things Thanks for the video great job and explanation. I just subbed to your channel

@richbuege6491 5 жыл бұрын

How good the machine is depends more or less on the care taken in setting it up. There's nothing mechanically wrong with the design, it's a pretty well designed little machine, but it has to have the gibs set, play removed before it's ready for use. Newer models don't have the two range headstock, but they have a far better, more powerful motor and don't need the gears. As it comes, those gears are delrin, which sounds cheesy but it's a good compromise. Steel replacements are available from Little machine shop, and not that terrible expensive. A lot of comments about the noise, these are spur cut gears, not helical, and just accept the noise, it's not going to go away. Again, a compromise between feature and cost. The change gears for feed and threading are delrin also, they work fine as long as they're set up correctly. If you don't know how, find someone that does to help you. A lot of guys are using it for modeling small engines, they work well, after they've been put into working condition. It doesn't take long to get it running quite well, and you're not paying someone else to do it.

@pinecreekkennels850 4 жыл бұрын

Nice review! How's the Mini Lathe holding up? Do you have any recent updates regarding it?

@narcisovazquez8682 Жыл бұрын

i have this lathe. but from talking to people and reading and KZfaq. I notice that the power boards overheats , and some suggest placing a mini fan installed to help cool board.

@jerryjordan1448 7 ай бұрын

Great video what's the largest part you turned? On this lathe.

@ilikefire0 6 жыл бұрын

I noticed u didn't use an indicator is it cause u know it wouldn't pass?

@Mersuharrastaja 5 жыл бұрын

I thinking buying minilathe, but all what I see from KZfaq-videos that machining only aluminium, brass or other soft material. I need to machine steel, for examble bearing bress & etc. I have no hurry so speed is no needed but can minilathe machine steel?

@mdrew44628 5 жыл бұрын

It does not machine steel very well....4 out of 10......if you don't need a super finish it will be Ok...otherwise I would go looking for a good quality used lathe......by the time you get done buying all the extras, you can probably get a very good used lathe with all kinds of goodies

@PapaGleb 8 жыл бұрын

Have been looking for this exact video for months, literally lol. Thanks so much. Any chance you will or already have made a video on the Mini Mill they offer?

@FastSloW-qt8xf 5 жыл бұрын

The hf mini mill is great. I mainly use mine as a drillpress, however anything mild steel and softer it works just fine.. and setup properly has no issue holding a .001 over the table x and y. I do tram mine everytime i want any precision under +- .005 ... if you mainly machine aluminum you will be very happy

@highpwr 4 жыл бұрын

FYI: your cutting tool descriptions are backwards. "Right hand" tools cut from right to left as you face the lathe from the operating position. "Left hand" tools cut from left to right. If you hold your hands out in front of you, think about your thumbs as the cutting edge of the tool. Your left thumb points in the cutting direction of a "left hand" tool, and vice versa.

@ralphedman7753 4 жыл бұрын

There are a few other errors but will mention one, we use 120 volts not 110 volts, this happened about 60 years ago

@bobbyhicks469 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your review and video.

@raguspag55 7 жыл бұрын

Can you remove the cover from the back of the headstock to place a longer steel rod to thread it? This way the steel can protrude through the chuck of say the barrel of a rifle , for threading.

@shadowmanxyz7805 7 жыл бұрын

yes its a thru spindle.

@highpwr 4 жыл бұрын

The cover has a hole in it for just that reason. No need to remove it.

@sammascreel Жыл бұрын

hey, is the 7x12 big enough to cut rotors??

@TomTRobot 7 жыл бұрын

Great review! A very well done intro to the machine and its operation. One small glitch with the 'precision' feed markings on the cross feed. Since 1 mil is .0254 mm rather than .025 mm there should be some error if you just use the markings. Have you checked to see which one is accurate? (I.e. does one tick mark actually equal 1 mil, or does it equal .025 mm?)

@gangleweed 4 жыл бұрын

It doesn't matter....you can guesstimate the roughing cuts until you get down to the finishing cut then the small markings are self explanatory.

@rsz90182 6 жыл бұрын

Please help I bought this 7x10 lathe from Harbor F. for around $500.00+ with tools etc. I am seeing 7x14 for around 400.00+ what am I missing ? Is this lathe built better than most other mini lathes ? Thanks for any help, I am suffering from lack of Lathe knowledge.