The Best Upgrade To Be Able To Cut Stainless Steel On The Chinese Mini Lathe

If you buy a Chinese Mini Lathe and you are having trouble cutting stainless steel effectively, This is one of the best things to make for your lathe. I leave this toolpost block on my Mini Lathe permanently unless I need the compound slide for machining angles.

[SteveJordan]

A NICE SET OF DCMT070204 INSERT TOOLS:-

[grahameblankley]

I have found on my small lathe known as a 920 lathe it made a big difference with tool post block, although I have made many mods. Thanks for all your video's look forward to more.🇬🇧👍.

[wizrom]

That is an impressive cut for that little lathe! 👍
Mine has got slop between the bed and carriage, and slop between the carriage and cross slide. Sometimes I have to put my hand on the toolpost and hold it down with a LOT of downforce to get a nice cut... yeah I know one day I will rebuild it and fix some issues... maybe. 😁

[Rustinox]

Indeed, it works. Nice set of upgrades.

[Hazzy]

Just to be sure about what you are compound slide ( with the small lathes) produces movement that affects the cutting of tough metals like stainless. Could you do a video using the compound slide and then not using the compound slide for comparison? I notice in the comments that there is at least one doubter of the method. "Quick fix for small lathes". Thanks for the tip, very good info.

[jafinch]

Before the toolpost block, would you say the spindle bearing upgrade, collet chuck, carriage extension and or ways surfacing are more important or was more chatter and inaccuracy due to the compound rest? What would be the order you'd recommend tackling among those upgrades I mentioned and any others come to mind you'd suggest. Thank you sir in advance for your time and wishing a Happy Easter!

[PeranMe]

Oh wow, that was unexpected! Just …wow!

[imetrr]

Do you have a video of this tool post upgrade?

[marcoam]

Impressive! What feed and depth of cut was this? And could you give more info on the used carbide insert? Thx!

[shanek]

I've got an atlas craftsman ten inch lathe and have been wanting to buy one of those Aloris knockoffs but I'm not sure of what size I need, when looking, there appears to be a couple different sizes that work and I want the Goldilocks sized one lol. Any ideas? Thanks

[robertschulke]

What would you think of using razor sharp HSS instead of the cermet insert with the rounded edge? Wouldn't it help to reduce work hardening?

[ExtantFrodo]

Might I ask which speed and feeds you used? I made the solid replacement for the tool holder and used carbide inserts and still had horrible results when trying to turn stainless. I even went so far as to machine the base of the tool holder to have a solid 3 point contact to prevent rocking. Any suggestions?

[pirminkogleck]

would be interesting if she also cuts straight on that long part

[practicalplinking]

What was the depth of the cut?? I didn't see it in the vid or find it in the comments, thanks !!

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[shawnmrfixitlee]

mine cuts stainless steel easy, the insert used make all the difference ..