Mini Lathe Extended Thick And Wide Holder Easy To Work With Long Pieces Of Wood Thicker Steel Plate Sturdy And Durable

I bought this with the idea that I would turn bridge pins for my guitars on it.Ordered it and found it on my door step the next day. Wow Amazon!Unpacking it showed no surprises. Well packaged. Quite a few odds and ends were included for sanding, shaping, and turning. It comes with a chuck that will open to 9/32”. The manual is actually very good for these type of import small tools. Useful information with numerous pictures. Very thorough.Everything went together as shown. I was impressed by how well things slid together. The little tail stock glides nicely as does the tool rest. I read complaints about the tool rest not being able to be set close enough to the stock. I found switching the cinch bolt to the opposite side solves this problem.Turning on it is another thing. Motor speed is set on the power supply. Mine would not spin on the lowest setting. Next one up it worked fine. It spins pretty fast so develop a light hand. The tool that was included was ok to play with but I have a small set of tools that worked much better. Overall this is meant for small items like finials or bridge pins or… but it does work and works pretty well.

This is the 2nd 1 we bought! Hubby loves using it. Thus the reason for 2nd 1!

Es muy pequeño para lo que necesito

Seems very solid aside from the feet, small enough I can throw it in the toolbox but great for making, knobs, rings, and chamfering bolts

Item as described, Wonderful customer service

Metal legs that bolt to tablebroke after less than two hours use. Only used to shape cork for fishing rod grips. Lathe cheaply made. Not worth purchasing.

I like that it’s small but the only way we can get it to function is remove the pin and hold a hack saw above to cut thru. Hmm. Super bummed.

As a custom ring maker, I've been using micro-lathes for over 5 years and can confidently recommend them for this application. Their compact size allows them to fit within a dust collection hood, which is ideal for indoor use when working conditions aren't ideal in your shop. This particular model impressed me with the abundance of usable accessories specifically suited for ring making.For example, the extended bed length provides more working space for holding the ring mandrel and manipulating the ring stock. Additionally, the stabilizing feet make a world of difference in terms of stability – a must-have feature for precision work like rings where even slight movement can affect the outcome. Overall, the extended functionality and improved stability make this lathe a worthwhile investment that should last for many years to come, just like my previous one.