Spindle, HiTorque 7x16 Mini Lathe

The 4-inch spindle swap on my 7x12 lathe was exactly what I needed for a bit more swing capacity. The fit was precise and the installation took under an hour without any hassle. Now I can turn slightly larger bowls without upgrading the whole machine.

Finally got around to swapping out the original spindle on my 7x12, and the extra inch of swing makes a noticeable difference when turning larger stock. The fit was perfect and the installation instructions were clear enough for a first-timer.

Installed this upgrade and the extra 4 inches of spindle travel made a huge difference for my longer projects. The swap itself was straightforward and everything lined up perfectly.