Mini-lathe mods and lathe tools projects

Purchased the 7x12 mini-lathe on January 2007. It is a nice tool within the size limits for my projects and, for a first time lathe owner, it is definitively the nicest machine on the home workshop. Within the first few months I had test a lot and pointed modifications to do. These small lathes can be improved as much as you like or need. Some mods and fixes are very popular among mini-lathe owners, others are more specific to the work one use the lathe for. 

This one is a Einhell mini-lathe, manufactured in China by Real Bull, and some mods may not work the same way with a Sieg mini-lathe. Take a look at what is already done.

	Mini-lathe saddle Fitting the saddle to bed		Carriage lock for the Mini-lathe
	Mini-lathe Apron mods and disengageable handwheel		Repair lathe chucks someday will re-check it
	Mini-lathe bed preparation and mods		Mini-lathe headstock mods 100mm / 4" spinde upgrade
	Jack shaft motor speed reducer work in progress		Lathe steady rest ball bearings mod and a quick-lock clamping plate
	A Norman Patent toolpost A QCTP from 1925		Spindle nuts wrench set made on the lathe
	Wiggler / Center finder Also used for tapping		Spindle cleaning tool to clean the MT3 bore
	Lathe drawbars for tooling and work-holding		Parting toolholder for parting with back rake angle
	Cross slide extension plus thrust bearing and lock-nut mod