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