Mini Wood Lathe - One Year Review

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[shedmanx]

Regardless of the restrictions of the lathe, your work has been outstanding and an inspiration to all.

[choppermike]

Thanks for reviewing the lathe. This will definitely help people make a decision. Great video!

[johnkelley]

Thanks for sharing the modifications you made to make the lathe more versatile. Your work on the lathe is great!

[frankg]

You’ve been restricted by the size of the lathe and you’ve made sone really nice projects. You did a great job on modifying the lathe and improving on the tools used for it! Great job! 👍

[patrickmeyer]

About a year ago I was going to buy a Tiny Lathe To help with replacing broken tool handles etc. However while looking on FB market place for projects I found a WEN 8x30 varible speed lathe with chuck and spurs for $130. I love it!!! I really enjoy your videos. Thanks for sharing and hello to the whole Magfamily from SE Texas.

[terryrogers]

I like the way you took the initiative to make the lathe work for you by the mods you have completed, and all the unique things you have accomplished. Thanks for the update. Looking forward to more lathe projects

[bigvicsworkshop]

Wow Magdad, seems like just yesterday! You have made the best out of that little lathe.. great improvements and just absolutely fantastic projects!!

[larrydemaar]

We have enjoyed your progression with your tiny lathe and have been amazed at what you have accomplished. Hope that you are able to get a full size lathe sometime.

[NJEsperantist]

I bought one of these as an experiment to keep at work. I repair stringed instruments. So far, I've successfully used it to pare down a cello end pin, and turn a trombone trigger lever cover for the brass guy. As an experiment, I tried duplicating a cello end pin. It worked, but a catch in the wood at the very end ruined it. I need to replace the tool rest like you have shown in this video. My live center mysteriously disappeared a few months ago, so I upgraded by buying an adjustable live center. I think that as long as I don't overtax the motor, this lathe should serve me for quite a while.

[larryborkstrom]

Took that little lathe to next level with the improvement you made

[Dalesworkshop]

If I didn't already have a lathe I probably would get the tiny one. The ability to move it around is key. I purchased a set of gouges on Amazon. there were about 8 total tools. It was about $50, I haven't had much time using them but it might be something you could use. Great video and beautiful projects.

[markokram]

You probably learned more from starting with this one than a larger, more advanced one
Thanks for keeping us updated on your projects

[patjohnson]

You've gotten some great use and cool projects out of the tiny lathe, and its apparent to me that you've had alot of fun in the process. I bet there is a larger, more capable lathe in your future. It will be interesting to see what you find in your tool search adventures.

[TomGunnTools]

I picked one up a few weeks ago after your video. Looking forward to making those mods. I just picked up some awesome turning tools at a swap meet. Great video!

[ScoutCrafter]

I can’t believe it’s been a year! Wow! You really did amazing work on that. 😃👍

[jimronchetto]

You've turned out some great projects with that small lathe! The mods you have made to make it work better are great, and give some great ideas for fellow owners!

[lv_woodturner]

You have been able to make a lot of useful projects in the year of having this lathe. Well done.
You can increase swing by adding spacers under the headstock and tailstock. This would mean a new tool rest, but this may allow for bigger projects.
Dave.

[jackthompson]

Great review ! You inspired me right after you received it for Christmas. I purchased one and like you have done some modifications and replaced their flimsy tools. I’m not sorry I have it. I don’t have room for a larger one and this one works great. Thank you for suggesting it and all the tips you have provided. You are doing an awesome job on your lathe projects.

[TheKidFromYTown]

I've played around with the mini lathe but haven't made anything yet. I like it. I have a folder on my HD with many of your videos I downloaded and I also have a 357magdad wishlist on Amazon. Same with ScoutCrafter stuff. I had a number of larger tools but when my son got his own house I gave a lot of it to him including my wood lathe. I'm happy with this smaller lathe for now. I got away from a lot of this stuff until I started discovering channels like yours and ScoutCrafter and many other channels. I also saved your playlist. Enjoyed the video but that goes without saying. Thanks!

[ivanstiles]

You have made some amazing pieces with that tiny lathe and i always enjoy watching you use it.