Mini-Lathe setup for an absolute beginner?

Hi Howard,

Unfortunately, we have run out of copies of our Product Catalogue No.10.

Our website is up to date with products and current prices.

At present, we are unsure when the new Product Catalogue No.11 will be released . . apologies.

Ian at ARC.

> Standard domestic stairs are about 80cm wide. Risers and going are usually around 20cm. I expect that stairs in flats are necessarily wider? So I see no good reason why a machine of this diminutive size should present any great logistical problem of moving it from one floor level to another. Likely easy enough to move it one step at a time with the machine able to perch on each step without support.

So, i've got the tape measure out and there are 14 stairs which are each 9" or so deep, and 37" across (though the front door opening is only 30" across), which means I should be able to take it in this way, with a bit of manouvering.

I think I should be all good now, thanks everyone! - I'll surely have more questions in a few weeks time once I order an recieve the machine - I might take you up on that offer then, too, Martin.

This advice really is a bit out of date. Whilst I agree that carbide tooling can be more efficient at high speeds, modern insert tools like these work very well in hobby lathes. I suggest you follow Hollowpoint's advice.

HTH,

Rod

If you are young(ish) and fit two of you should be able to move it with due care. I'm 56 and I can lift mine off the bench and onto a stool on my own.

Don't worry about cutting steel! The instructions will tell you it can cut a paltry 0.1mm depth, I've regularly taken 2mm cuts and bigger with my mini-lathe in free-cutting steel - but you will probably want to get some practice in before attempting that..

Neil