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Mini Lathe Users Guide

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Mini Lathe Users Guide

By Chris Wood

35 Pages

This booklet covers the following topics: Specifications, Safety Considerations, Features, Basic Accessories, Cleaning, Mounting Your Lathe, Operating Controls, Adjustments, Lubrication, Changing Chuck Jaws, Grinding Tool Bits, Adjusting Tool Bit Height, Turning, Facing, Turning Angles, Threading, Common Accessories, and Maintenance.

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Customer Reviews (4.4 / 5 · 5 reviews)

Ella P. ★★★★★

I was pleasantly surprised this came printed and bound—nice not to have to read off a screen. Chris Wood covers the essentials clearly, and the booklet’s size makes it easy to keep on my workbench for quick reference.

Abigail V. ★★★★★

The 35-page format is just right for a shop reference, and the spiral-free flat layout lets me prop it open next to the chuck without fighting the pages. Downloaded the free PDF first, but having the printed copy in hand beats squinting at a screen when I've got chips flying.

Grace ★★★★☆

The 35 pages are easy to follow, and the section on basic setup saved me from a few rookie mistakes on my first project. I grabbed the free download, but having a physical copy to keep near the machine is worth the print fee.