Thanks for reviewing the lathe. This will definitely help people make a decision. Great video!
@357magdad
3 ай бұрын
Thanks Mike! I've had a lot of viewers ask me about it.
@frankg3072
3 ай бұрын
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! 👍
@357magdad
3 ай бұрын
Thanks Frank! I'm looking forward to more tiny lathe projects!
@patrickmeyer1967
3 ай бұрын
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.
@357magdad
3 ай бұрын
Thanks Patrick! Making stuff on the lathe is fun!
@patrickmeyer1967
3 ай бұрын
@@357magdad keep an eye on craigs list and market place for one, I do love mine. I also bought the Amazon el cheeeeepo brand carbide tools for wood. They are pretty awesome too.
@terryrogers1025
3 ай бұрын
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
@357magdad
3 ай бұрын
Thanks Terry! I'm looking forward to more projects on the tiny lathe!
@shedmanx3640
3 ай бұрын
Regardless of the restrictions of the lathe, your work has been outstanding and an inspiration to all.
@357magdad
3 ай бұрын
Thanks Shedman! I'm looking forward to more tiny lathe projects!
@marko11kram
3 ай бұрын
You probably learned more from starting with this one than a larger, more advanced one Thanks for keeping us updated on your projects
@357magdad
3 ай бұрын
I've had a lot of fun with my tiny lathe!
@ScoutCrafter
3 ай бұрын
I can’t believe it’s been a year! Wow! You really did amazing work on that. 😃👍
@357magdad
3 ай бұрын
Thanks ScoutCrafter! Time flies when you're havin' fun!
@larrydemaar409
3 ай бұрын
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.
@357magdad
3 ай бұрын
Thanks Larry! I hope I have room for a "real" lathe someday!
@bigvicsworkshop
3 ай бұрын
Wow Magdad, seems like just yesterday! You have made the best out of that little lathe.. great improvements and just absolutely fantastic projects!!
@357magdad
3 ай бұрын
Thanks Vic! Someday I'll have room for a "real" lathe!
@Dalesworkshop
3 ай бұрын
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.
@357magdad
3 ай бұрын
I got a great deal on a set of tools from Harbor Freight. They were on clearance and they let me use a coupon!
@larryborkstrom3580
3 ай бұрын
Took that little lathe to next level with the improvement you made
@357magdad
3 ай бұрын
It's a shame it doesn't come with a better tool rest and tools.
@johnkelley9877
3 ай бұрын
Thanks for sharing the modifications you made to make the lathe more versatile. Your work on the lathe is great!
@357magdad
3 ай бұрын
Thanks John!
@chriholt
3 ай бұрын
I have always loved your little lathe, and have been very impressed by how you have gotten the most out of it.
@357magdad
3 ай бұрын
Thanks Chris! I've got more tiny lathe projects coming up!
@patjohnson3100
3 ай бұрын
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.
@357magdad
3 ай бұрын
Thanks Pat!
@TomGunnTools
3 ай бұрын
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!
@357magdad
3 ай бұрын
I hope you have fun with it Tom! "Real" tools make a big difference!
@barryrankin587
3 ай бұрын
I enjoy my tiny lathe. I have used some of your upgrades with mine and will be doing a few more that you just showed. I have mainly used mine for making wheels and propane tanks for camper bird houses. I also make a lot of bobbers for fishing. Thanks for sharing your upgrades and experience with us.
@357magdad
3 ай бұрын
I'm glad you're having success with it Barry! I'd love to see some photos of your projects! 357mdad@gmail.com
@jimronchetto8592
2 ай бұрын
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!
@357magdad
2 ай бұрын
Thanks Jim! I'm looking forward to more projects on my tiny lathe!
@andyc972
3 ай бұрын
Thanks Magdad, that's a very fair review of your expeience with this lathe. I was fortunate enough to already own a budget lathe before purchasing one of these mini lathes, but have still found it to be useful, particularly in the restoration sphere ! They certainly have their limitations but if you simply need to turn a tool handle they are great inexpensive option, and great fun to boot !
@357magdad
3 ай бұрын
Thanks Andy! I hope you're havin' as much fun with your tiny lathe as I'm havin' with mine!
@michaellindsay8934
3 ай бұрын
You have turned out some incredible handles. Matching two handles would really be difficult but yours look fantastic. Amazing work Magdad thanks for sharing your expertise
@357magdad
3 ай бұрын
Thanks Michael! I'm looking forward to more tiny lathe projects!
@patrickrhin9152
3 ай бұрын
Hey !Bonjour Magdad vous êtes vraiment devenu un spécialiste du tour à bois, vos réalisations sont superbes et d'une finesse inégalée. ❤
@357magdad
3 ай бұрын
Thanks Patrick! I'm looking forward to more lathe projects!
@westhighlandsshop
3 ай бұрын
Good review. The mods you made were smart and the work you've produced on this has been outstanding. Been fun to follow along, keep sending us the good stuff.
@357magdad
3 ай бұрын
Thanks David! I'm looking forward to more projects with the tiny lathe!
@ihrescue
3 ай бұрын
As usual a good review of this shop tool. Thanks for you contribution to the hobby.
@357magdad
3 ай бұрын
I'm looking forward to more tiny lathe projects!
@Bloodshed.restorations
3 ай бұрын
That is definitely a mini lathe! You've turned out some good handles given the size. I'm in the process of using a slightly bigger one, it's great fun.
@357magdad
3 ай бұрын
It's the tool I look forward to using the most!
@Joseph-ef5mh
3 ай бұрын
Great review, Magdad. Thanks very much for sharing your experiences, recommendations and modifications. Looking forward to seeing your future work. 👍
@357magdad
3 ай бұрын
Thanks Joseph!
@myblues6532
3 ай бұрын
Looks like a fun little wood lathe to have. I just ordered it for $29 on Amazon. Thanks for showing us all the little things you did to improve it. I'm going to do the same. 😀
@357magdad
3 ай бұрын
I hope you have as much fun with it as I'm havin'!
@_BigLife_
3 ай бұрын
Great video MagDad. I really like the modifications and everything you have turned and shared with us.
@357magdad
3 ай бұрын
Thanks! I'm looking forward to more tiny lathe projects!
@_BigLife_
3 ай бұрын
@@357magdad so am I
@GuntersGarage
3 ай бұрын
Thats some great improvising to work around the shortcomings. Id like something to help turn basswood eggs for carving. Its a lot to carve square to an egg, lol.
@357magdad
3 ай бұрын
There's a bunch of KZitem videos about turning eggs on the lathe.
@GuntersGarage
3 ай бұрын
@@357magdad I'll look into it. I honestly never thought about youtube lol.
@liljoeii6091
3 ай бұрын
I like all the stuff you made with your your mini lathe thank you for the video
@357magdad
3 ай бұрын
Thanks Joe! I'm looking forward to more tiny lathe projects!
@lv_woodturner3899
3 ай бұрын
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.
@357magdad
3 ай бұрын
Thanks Dave! The swing is about right for tool handles. I'm hoping the 7" length will help with a project I got in mind...
@jackthompson2132
3 ай бұрын
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.
@357magdad
3 ай бұрын
You've made some really nice handles with yours Jack!
@jackthompson2132
3 ай бұрын
@@357magdad Thank You
@Resto-Rob
3 ай бұрын
Hey Magdad, I still love my mini lathe. Yes, I have made a few modifications.
@357magdad
3 ай бұрын
I'm glad you're havin' fun with the tiny lathe Robert!
@stevewalker7822
3 ай бұрын
Although limited by size, you’ve made some great projects! Remember if you want the lathe I’ve got just let me know
@357magdad
3 ай бұрын
Thanks Steve!
@garageshopminnesota
3 ай бұрын
I have one and love it!
@357magdad
3 ай бұрын
Excellent!
@kimbagami
21 күн бұрын
I have one that I've modded a bit, removed the b10 chuck, and replaced it with a self centering 3 jaw chuck, but also have a 4. I'm going to be adding a spacer to the motor mount side, as I got a different live center and its about 4 mm short but I wanted to try to get at least able to do a 2x2. Pretty nifty little machine especially if you give it a lil tlc.
@357magdad
21 күн бұрын
I've had a lot of fun with my tiny lathe!
@marinabrennecke5495
2 ай бұрын
Thanks for the informations. I have sold my lathe because of space in the future and waiting for this nice small machine for small projects.
@357magdad
2 ай бұрын
Check out a couple projects I've used for: kzitem.info/news/bejne/0ZdnyIqMepuWiYY kzitem.info/news/bejne/o4KX2XWBsGWcpno
@TheKidFromYTown
3 ай бұрын
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!
@357magdad
3 ай бұрын
I hope you have as much fun with the tiny lathe as I'm having!
@johnmclaurin
3 ай бұрын
Adding a new lathe to your shop will be fun to watch…ohh, the things you’ll make!
@357magdad
3 ай бұрын
I hope I can someday John!
@rollerbald
3 ай бұрын
What a cool little piece of gear MagDad. It's amazing what you have accomplished with it. I have a WEN benchtop lathe as I don't have much space and I am very happy with it. If you are considering a larger lathe and don't have room for a full sized one you might consider a benchtop unit. Regards, Bill.
@357magdad
3 ай бұрын
Thanks Bill! Right now I don't have the room on the bench for one - maybe someday...
@rollerbald
3 ай бұрын
I built a rolling stand for mine so I do not have to put it on my small workbench. I just roll it out of the way when it's not in use.
@lotsatrains
3 ай бұрын
Looks like a wonderful little tool to have 👍 and so much amazing stuff you made with it too nice 😊
@357magdad
3 ай бұрын
It might be my favorite tool!
@ivanstiles7030
3 ай бұрын
You have made some amazing pieces with that tiny lathe and i always enjoy watching you use it.
@357magdad
3 ай бұрын
Thanks Ivan!
@rawbacon
3 ай бұрын
Might be a good starter for a younger child, definitely won't twist their arm off..........Or anyone that just wants to do exclusively smaller projects but it seems that it really needs modifications like you did to be useful.
@357magdad
3 ай бұрын
The little motor will stall before it pulls a tool out of your hand.
@johnfix1
2 ай бұрын
Great results. Thanks for the review. Now you are really tempting me.
@357magdad
2 ай бұрын
If you got the room, check out the "real" lathes WEN sells.
@johnfix1
2 ай бұрын
@@357magdad I'm going to have to stick with mini. I have absolutely no spare room.
@upsidedowndog1256
3 ай бұрын
For some projects it's small size is a real plus!
@357magdad
3 ай бұрын
I think it's the tool I look most forward to using!
@maddawgnoll
3 ай бұрын
Wow, that is a tiny lathe for sure. I love turning wood but haven't pulled my lathe out for over 3 years now. Unfortunately trying to scratch out a business in leathercraft while building and living offgrid takes up more time than I have. Eventually I'll get back to it. Especially because I have some ideas that will incorporate leathercraft and wood turning together.
@357magdad
3 ай бұрын
I'm interested in trying some leather projects - maybe when I retire...
@briansworkshop01
3 ай бұрын
Great video thanks for sharing your time 🍺🍺👍👍
@357magdad
3 ай бұрын
Thanks Brian!
@Dardrum
3 ай бұрын
Very cool, It is amazing what can be done with that little guy, (Chuck size) lathe.
@357magdad
3 ай бұрын
Chuck really likes the little screwdriver I made for him!
@tonylenge424
3 ай бұрын
Really impressed with how you made that lathe work for you. Very nice work.
@357magdad
3 ай бұрын
Thanks Tony!
@garyjones2582
3 ай бұрын
Love those handles that you made on the lathe.. your lathe might be small, but you did the best with what you have.. I see a much better lathe for you in the future... M.D. you take care my friend and thx for bringing us along...
@357magdad
3 ай бұрын
Thanks Gary!
@BIGprepper
3 ай бұрын
Man i just make a starter hole and put a drill bit on a dremel. Hold the dremel in one hand pushing the wood up against a wall so it doesn't fly off and a small wood chisel. Iv made a top to my tobacco pipe, some tool handles, and straight tobacco pipes like this.
@357magdad
3 ай бұрын
Before I got my tiny lathe I used my drill press: kzitem.info/news/bejne/uqSV0It8aqqYdoo
@vanislescotty
3 ай бұрын
I did enjoy the video, thanks. I have the Rikon 70-105 and can highly recommend it. Very smooth and small enough for a small shop. I need to get a few accessories to make it more versatile but it does what I bought it for which is to make tool handles. It will handle small bowl turning though. Just a thought.
@357magdad
3 ай бұрын
That's the size lathe I'll probably end up getting someday.
@wingnutsworkshop
3 ай бұрын
I was going to ask if the love center could be reversed, but I see you thought of that as well. It looks like a nice starter lathe to get your feet wet. I can only imagine how much you could make with a larger one.
@357magdad
3 ай бұрын
Someday I'll get a "real" lathe!
@beerdrinker6452
3 ай бұрын
You are very talented.
@357magdad
3 ай бұрын
I do OK with my meager tools...
@rogerstlaurent8704
3 ай бұрын
It's a tough call if the Mini Lathe is worth the money or should you just buy a full size lathe ??? For me i would go for the full size lathe over the mini lathe you can do much bigger and better projects with a full size lathe over a mini lathe .. You did some really nice projects using the mini but you had to do a lot of modifications to make it work better .. Does the mini Lathe have its place in the workshop the answer is yes if you were doing small wood modeling projects all the time ... Great Review on the mini lathe 1 year later .. So next Sunday's video show us YT fans the unboxing of a Brand new Wood Lathe LOL hey take care enjoy your Sunday
@1pcfred
3 ай бұрын
If you want to turn larger diameters then you definitely need a larger lathe. Not everyone wants to turn bowls though. For handles that tiny lathe does the trick.
@357magdad
3 ай бұрын
Hopefully someday I'll get a "real" lathe Roger!
@1pcfred
3 ай бұрын
@@357magdad you already have a real lathe. It's just small. You've certainly done real work on the lathe you have.
@setdown2
3 ай бұрын
Looks like your on the way to Happy Lathe Valley...it's vast...🖖
@357magdad
3 ай бұрын
I'm looking forward to more lathe projects!
@1pcfred
3 ай бұрын
You're getting maximum use out of that mini lathe. I have a lathe I made myself and for the most part all I ever do with it is turn handles. Lathes are some pretty simple machines as long as you're not looking to cut threads on them or something.
@357magdad
3 ай бұрын
Making tool handles on the lathe is fun!
@1pcfred
3 ай бұрын
@@357magdad I've found that making tool handles in general is very satisfying. I always enjoy using any tools I've made the handle for. I feel a personal connection with the tool then.
@MyTube19795
2 ай бұрын
Do you ever grease/lubricate your lathe? I have just received a similar mini lathe, the instructions tell me to lubricate it often, but not where (I imagine all turning parts). I am very happy with your review and projects, they give a good idea on the kind of projects that suit a mini lathe! I intend to make a bentwood ring and polish/inlay it using the lathe. Perhaps an idea for your next mini lathe project!
@357magdad
2 ай бұрын
I hope you have as much fun with your tiny lathe as I'm having! My lathe did not come with instructions. I have not lubricated it.
@MyTube19795
2 ай бұрын
Thanks for the quick answer! The instruction read more like a precaution, to clear the manufacturer from trouble. It will probably be fine :)
@nigelbarker8726
3 ай бұрын
Beautiful
@357magdad
3 ай бұрын
Thanks!
@GenXGlam
2 ай бұрын
Great review I’m handy but I do not know how to make the tool rest si instead I emailed you to see if I can purchase one from you. lol I love my mini lathe too. I’ve had it for over a year also.
@357magdad
2 ай бұрын
I'm glad you are enjoying your mini lathe. I don't have any more scrap angle iron to make another tool rest.
@joesteffens613
3 ай бұрын
It is time young grasshopper. You have certainly made due with this small lathe, but I bet you can find a decent wood lathe at one of the sales you go to. When the time is right, it will find you. Thanks.
@357magdad
3 ай бұрын
I'm keeping my eye out, but I've got very limited space.
@mrbenmall
3 ай бұрын
I enjoyed the video a great deal thanks
@357magdad
3 ай бұрын
Thanks Ben!
@alpine1600s
3 ай бұрын
You should be able to get a good used lathe for under $200. Especially at estate sales etc. in the North East.
@1pcfred
3 ай бұрын
I think I bought an old Craftsman once for $10. Just the lathe though. No motor or anything. I have another one that's art deco styled. I can't even remember where it came from.
@357magdad
3 ай бұрын
I'm keeping my eye out, but I have limited space.
@1pcfred
3 ай бұрын
@@357magdad I hear that. I'm still kicking myself for passing on a bandsaw because I just couldn't think of where I'd put it. I could have gotten it for $50. It was a Jet 14" in mint condition.
@robertreid7221
3 ай бұрын
This tiny lathe is perfect for fishing float making M D, as I only use it with sandpaper for soft materials like cork, balsa, and styrofoam. I do however intend using it in the future, for tool handles to aid my float making processes. In my view, it is perfect for my needs. ✌❤ Bob.
@357magdad
3 ай бұрын
Thanks Bob! I'm glad you're having success with it!
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