Tear Down and Wiring Upgrade + Complete disassembly, cleaning, and reassembly of mini lathe

This video is a complete tear down, clean, discovery, grease, and rebuild of the MINI LATHE. (MUCH) More information below!

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Stuff from this video:

Stuff on the lathe:

Lathe tools:

Other stuff:

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[daki]

nice vid. one tip from me, allways use oil to lubricate sliding ways. it flushes chips out. grease is not a good thing, since it makes al the chips and dirt stick between the ways, making a sort of grinding compound. cheers.

[aarondcmedia]

I've been doing a lot of research on lathes and their purchase. Most forums have scared me off buying one of these cheap lathes, however the videos in your channel have changed my mind. IMO there's no better way to learn how a machine works than by disassembling it, making sure things are the way they are meant to be, potentially upgrading or improving it then reassembling it.

The fact that buyers are forced to do all this with an inexpensive chinese lathe is a bonus, IMO, not a flaw.

I have some things I wish to make that require a lathe, and I'd love to learn how they work with a long-term goal of building one of my own. You prove in your channel that even a cheap one can make something aesthetically and functionally great. I'm sold. Count me as a new sub, and thank you for posting these vids.

[paulambry]

I love your persistence and patience. I think the scores of little things you've done to improve your lathe has left you with something really useful that will give you a great deal of satisfaction and pleasure. And no doubt you've learned an enormous amount with your endeavours - as I have in watching your videos. Three _huzzas!_ to you.

[johnblowes]

Timnummy. great video.

I have been pondering one of these mschines, on and off, for AGES. Your patience and 'faith' in these lathes has prompted me to buy one. (so it will be your fault LOL)
I am under no illusions having "upgraded" cheap chines laser machines and one horrible little cnc mill.
You have taken what would have been weeks of anguish and lost sleep out of the equation.

Well done and thank you


John

[larryschweitzer]

So, you bought a kit to make a lathe. I'm sure it is much better now. Great job! Yes to the use of way oil.

[davida]

Just came across your channel and subscribed. After taking a good look at my lathe after it had arrived a while back I thought I was just doomed. You gave me the info to make great upgrades and projects to help learn how to use it correctly without having to take formal classes. Thank you. Keep up the great videos

[juanbrissolese]

Hi. Your example has prompted me to abandon plans to locally buy an expensive, aluminum bedding, precise and well finished Proxxon mini lathe. Instead, I am importing a cheaper, carelessly finished, chaotic chinese unit, not too different from yours, so I can have the same pleasure of bringing out the gem hidden within. Thank you so much!

[AndreeLuiiisGuitar]

Such a simple video but very informative! I wonder if anyone can replicate this lathe with basic tools and machinery.

[hurst]

If you buy a 7" mini lathe, a simultaneous purchase should be a a mini mill so that you can fix it properly. Once the rebuild is complete they are surprisingly capable given their size limits. Tim you need a shop vacuum. Thank you Tim, good video.

[yveslegrand]

Having a very similar mini Lathe myself, I found many of those vids really interesting and worth a "like" or "subscribe". Thank you for sharing your ideas and experience !
Though I don't share all ideas and would disagree strongly with some, I found some really useful tricks and mods, like the chip tray...

[theamateurmachineshop]

I have a similar lathe but with digital tachometer. Basically the same, seen these lathes under many different names but probably all made by the same company. Great video and upgrades. The circuit breaker for one is something I will do. Motor mount will be reviewed and the carriage. I noticed my carriage has some play and need to tighten it up. Thanks for sharing, I can see you put in a lot of time!

[billymorrison]

All aspects of your presentation brilliant, one of the best I have ever had the pleasure to watch!!! Yu can be justly proud of your effort. Thank

[alangraham]

I had a 61 yearvold Myford and still went through all of this. Its all part of the fun nice vid

[petersmith]

Good demonstration of what I can do that had not been realised and possible on a lathe from the Far East. Thanks

[PetroLarsson]

Saw all three videos you made. I admire your patience, I would had send it back an hour after opening the box...
Thank You, I will not buy chinese.

[rich]

Awesome video, thanks! I love to tinker too and take something from "ehh" to "yeah that's how I want it to work and look". Great work on the upgrades.

[timekeeper]

Thank you for the video and summary at the intro. Just wow on the lack of workmanship on these lathe. Imagine doing all this hard work building this lathe and your lazy as forgets one or two bolts. The lack of workmanship is devastating.

[MitzpatrickFitzsimmons]

Hey there... just wanted to say thank you for this video! And the other ones too... I think I've watched them all twice so far.
I have ordered a 7x14 lathe like yours (still waiting for delivery) and can't wait to tear into it doing all the upgrades.

[graemetho]

I noticed you soldered the wire before crimping the connector on. I was taught that this was a no no as the soft solder can cold flow over time leaving a loose connection. The crimping action actually welds the wire and connector together due to the pressure.

[bloop]

Thanks for clarifying what you were trying to accomplish!