Dec 1, 2024 · And the lathe is the cheapest portion of this entire hobby. You have to buy tooling and consumables to use it. Whatever you can get included in the deal is less you have to buy later. Good …

Feb 21, 2024 · The 7x mini-lathe has now been available for quite some time - well over 20 years which is about when I bought my first - Homier 7x12. (A personal aside - after being lathe-less for a few …

Sep 7, 2020 · For a mini-lathe, I like brushless motors with variable speed control. For a big lathe (outside your price range), a robust all metal transmission with an AC motor. Tool Post: an OXA …

Feb 26, 2024 · The lists enable you to search for a specific topic that you want to learn about, e.g. "how to square a piece of stock" or "how to thread on a lathe" and quickly find multiple videos on that topic.

Apr 13, 2025 · What is the maximum spindle speed I would ever need for my Jet1024 metal lathe? That depends on the size of your parts, the tool you use and the type of material. The smaller the parts, …

Jan 9, 2025 · Nothing like getting "hands on" at a showroom to see the quality for yourself. You also asked "What is the perfect mini lathe?" well, there is no such thing. Every lathe either has something …

Aug 13, 2025 · This forum is for beginners and newbies to learn the skills they need to begin in hobby-machining. Do not be afraid to ask anything you want to know in here.

Jan 15, 2021 · One caution, when setting your budget, one thing to bear in mind is that you could easily spend as much as your entire budget on tooling for your lathe once you get it. There has been …

Nov 19, 2020 · Curious how folks would rank lathes in terms of desirability. I know that is a loaded question so here is what I'm looking for. Give me your top 3-4 lathes in terms of quality etc.. I have a …

Dec 28, 2025 · Metal Lathe Accessories A dedicated space for users and enthusiasts of Metal Lathe Accessories. Whether you're a beginner or a pro, this forum is about growing as a community, …