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I would say absolutely not.? There have been a VAST number of small lathes produced, often for watchmaking or model making purposes.

However, this does bring up the question of just what IS a "mini lathe."? I doubt there is some specific definition to distinguish it from just being a small lathe.? But I think there might be some criteria.? And also, what seems have developed in the lexicon of lathe types commercially and casually.

My opinion:

First, in the realm of metal lathes, is that it must be an "engine lathe" (which the lathe in the link is not).? This means it has a powered carriage movement at a minimum.

Second, it must be not too big nor not too small.? The "7 inch" swing seems to what the marketplace has decided upon.? (This swing dimension being diameter over the ways.? In some parts of the world, the swing is the radius at 3 1/2 inches).? Larger are usually not called "mini" and have no such prefix moniker.? Smaller are called "Micro" and smaller yet "Baby."

Third, it usually refers to one of the Chinese imports (no matter whose name is on it).? However, lathes from elsewhere, if close to the first two criteria, could reasonably also be called "mini lathes."

Woodworking lathes have a different definition for the term and tend to mean 8 to 10 inch swiing or similar small size in their world.? But those aren't metal lathes.

Charles E. "Chuck" Kinzer