Mark Posted November 20, 2014 Share Posted November 20, 2014 http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/New-Teaching-DIY-CNC-Metal-Motorized-Mini-Lathe-Machine-/221559884930?pt=UK_Home_Garden_PowerTools_SM&hash=item3395ff8c82 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geo Posted November 20, 2014 Share Posted November 20, 2014 Sorry but I have to disagree with you Mark. it looks pretty, but the method of construction is not conducive to accurate work or longevity. That said, it looks great for the money! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clockboy Posted November 20, 2014 Share Posted November 20, 2014 Been looking at the mini lathes in Axminster tools today. Really competitive price and well made If only I had room !!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Posted November 20, 2014 Author Share Posted November 20, 2014 Sorry but I have to disagree with you Mark. it looks pretty, but the method of construction is not conducive to accurate work or longevity. That said, it looks great for the money! You missed the irony in my post. Get it? See it's funny 'cos it's made mostly from plastic and I said irony :D On a serious note, I am looking for a model engineers lathe, this one seems reasonable for the price: https://www.machinemart.co.uk/shop/product/details/cl250m-metal-lathe Any thoughts? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clockboy Posted November 20, 2014 Share Posted November 20, 2014 Mark I have looked at that one and it is good and solid. If you visit Kent (the garden of England you know!! ) the Axminster tools shop is in a place near Faversham called Bobbing and they have them all on display from approx. £480 to £1000, s. It,s an Aladdin's cave for hobbyists & Pro,s Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Posted November 20, 2014 Author Share Posted November 20, 2014 It's a shame they are so far away from me. I have a local machine mart so I will go down there and take a look on Saturday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geo Posted November 20, 2014 Share Posted November 20, 2014 You missed the irony in my post. Get it? See it's funny 'cos it's made mostly from plastic and I said irony :D It's my turn to smack my head................the back of for not paying attension! :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geo Posted November 20, 2014 Share Posted November 20, 2014 The wee lathe in machine mart looks OK for the money. If you have the space I would recommend picking up a good second hand Myfor Super Seven with screw cutting gearbox. If you shop around you can find them being sold with lots of attachments for a reasonable price. I used to have one and can highly recommend it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Posted November 20, 2014 Author Share Posted November 20, 2014 Just had a look at the Super 7. Definitely the real deal, but the budget can't stretch that far I regret :( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geo Posted November 20, 2014 Share Posted November 20, 2014 I hadn't looked at the recent prices Mark and I had no idea they were fetching that kind of money now. If I here of anything that I think might suit you I'll let you know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Posted November 20, 2014 Author Share Posted November 20, 2014 I hadn't looked at the recent prices Mark and I had no idea they were fetching that kind of money now. If I here of anything that I think might suit you I'll let you know. Cheers pal :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NigelNorski Posted November 21, 2014 Share Posted November 21, 2014 I sold a Myford7 when I first moved to the fens, I know the regret is constant... I have looked at most of the mini lathe variants and intend on getting one as soon as funds permit. the Amadeal http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Mini-Lathe-Brand-New-7x14-Machine-with-DRO-4-Chuck-/360344827331?pt=UK_Home_Garden_PowerTools_SM&hash=item53e639b5c3 Osaki http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Mini-Metal-Working-Lathe-300mm-between-Centres-/111252077435?pt=UK_Home_Garden_PowerTools_SM&hash=item19e723fb7b Chester http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Chester-Conquest-Lathe-7-x-14-mini-hobby-/221607215985?pt=UK_Home_Garden_PowerTools_SM&hash=item3398d1c371 All based on the same Chinese bed I think also the C3, It depends if you need fine screw cutting some have metal gears some have plastic... there are a few good sites going through the good and bad points of most of the current range of mini lathes on offer... I did go and look at the Clarke machine and left the shop not very impressed... its a bit small, watch out for second hand machines with digital controller issues, can be more expensive to fix than a new machine... good luck in the search if I find one I'll give you a heads up regards Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Posted November 21, 2014 Author Share Posted November 21, 2014 Cheers Nigel :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NigelNorski Posted November 24, 2014 Share Posted November 24, 2014 (edited) not the cleanest of lathes... http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/mini-lathe-/291303994944?ssPageName=ADME:SS:SS:GB:1120 http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/lathe-Mill-Chester-mini-/301407834045?ssPageName=ADME:SS:SS:GB:1120 http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/lathe-Metal-Work-Lathe-240-Volt-Mini-Lathe-/171554095779?ssPageName=ADME:SS:SS:GB:1120 Edited November 24, 2014 by NigelNorski Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Posted November 24, 2014 Author Share Posted November 24, 2014 Thanks Nigel, I ended up grabbing a CL300M from Machine Mart yesterday. I will serve it's purpose :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NigelNorski Posted November 24, 2014 Share Posted November 24, 2014 will look forward to seeing the produce.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clockboy Posted November 24, 2014 Share Posted November 24, 2014 Nice lathe Mark. Should give you more scope for making your own custom tools etc. Wish I had room for one myself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Posted November 24, 2014 Author Share Posted November 24, 2014 Nice lathe Mark. Should give you more scope for making your own custom tools etc. Wish I had room for one myself. Yes - I have a few projects to put it to use, will be nice to get them done. It's not the afore mentioned Myford Super7 but it will do for my current needs :) Just started setting it up - lots of grease to clean off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geo Posted November 24, 2014 Share Posted November 24, 2014 Nice solid wee lathe for the money Mark. Is this your Christmas come early? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Posted November 24, 2014 Author Share Posted November 24, 2014 Nice solid wee lathe for the money Mark. Is this your Christmas come early? Thanks Geo. Not really, been needing one for a while now to finish some jobs that my watchmakers lathe just can't handle. I will kill three little birds with this and I suppose, as clockboy says, it will be handy for tooling. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NigelNorski Posted November 24, 2014 Share Posted November 24, 2014 I'm going for this one I think although the absence of a 4 jaw might swing it elsewhere... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clockboy Posted November 24, 2014 Share Posted November 24, 2014 Yes I am jealous attached a vid that I am sure Mark has seen. Trying this with a watchmakers lathe is a non starter but with a mini lathe bobs your uncle fanny is your aunt or something like that. Catching centre is the pain with these tool post but if you use the same size cutting bits not to much of an issue. http://youtu.be/SzY1j8FmJK4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geo Posted November 24, 2014 Share Posted November 24, 2014 Hi Nigel. I strongly suggest you get a four jaw chuck, you will need it if you need to do really accurate work as well as holding odd shapes and turning things off centre. If you can only have one chuck, it should be a four jaw! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Posted November 24, 2014 Author Share Posted November 24, 2014 Had a play with it today and, obviously, had to shim up the tool to find the centre. All seems in order but for the fact that the test piece I put in wobbles about, probably by about 1/3mm. Not sure if I have a duffer here but it seems to not run true :( I will examine it properly when I get some time between repairs. Perhaps I need a four jaw chuck. Yes I am jealous attached a vid that I am sure Mark has seen. Trying this with a watchmakers lathe is a non starter but with a mini lathe bobs your uncle fanny is your aunt or something like that. Catching centre is the pain with these tool post but if you use the same size cutting bits not to much of an issue. http://youtu.be/SzY1j8FmJK4 Yes, I saw that video - seemed a bit dangerous to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geo Posted November 24, 2014 Share Posted November 24, 2014 Perhaps I need a four jaw chuck. A four jaw chuck is indispensable, especially with the lower priced lathe. As I said earlier, it is the only way you can get something to run true by clocking the job with a dial test indicator. These lathes have nothing like the quality or accuracy of proper watchmakers lathes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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