Re: is this an original minilathe
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Jeez, so much said with no consensus to be ever agreed on. Maybe instead of saying mini lathe and such, just state the actual size you are talking about. Simple. Otherwise there will be more talked about the term rather than the actual issue of a particular lathe. So any discussion should state the actual size and not mini lathe as an example.
george
On Sunday, January 14, 2024 at 10:58:45 PM PST, davesmith1800 <davesmith1@...> wrote:
Charles Kinzer
Jan 3? ?
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 casuall
Good question.? I know first time I heard the trem for a? mini lathe was a low cost lathe and using the lead screw for power feed and no power cross feed. Under 7" swing. But there was a gap from 6" to 9" swing.? A 9" lathe was a smallest lathe. I would use term MINI LATHE? for lathes between 7" and 8"
I know I have?seen the term model/watch builder lathes for 6" and under lathes.? Very small horse power too. I think the 7 to 8" lathe is great size for hobby work and light weight.? Dave?
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