7x12 Mini-Lathe Modifications

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 power tool on the home shop. Within the first few months I had test a lot and pointed modifications to do. I believe this lathe is capable of a good job when tuned up, let's see...

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.