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Tweaks & Enhancements Kit, HiTorque Mini Lathe

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$24.12 $34.95 In stock

The HiTorque Mini Lathe Tweaks & Enhancements Kit™ can make a big difference in the operation of your mini lathe.

The kit includes the following:

Hardened lathe chuck mounting nuts for long life.

Self locking set screws for the cross slide and compound rest gibs

Self locking cap screws for the carriage retainers

Thumbscrews for the change gear cover.

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Customer Reviews (5.0 / 5 · 5 reviews)

Elizabeth S. ★★★★★

The included mounting nuts are noticeably thicker and tougher than the stock ones, and they thread on perfectly without any wobble. I installed the whole kit in under ten minutes and it immediately tightened up the lathe’s operation. This is a small upgrade that really makes a difference in precisio

Olivia ★★★★★

Honestly, the hardened chuck mounting nuts alone made this kit worth it for me — swapped them in and the chuck seated far more securely than with the factory ones. Installation was quick, and I can already tell these are going to last a long time.

Charlotte ★★★★★

Those hardened chuck mounting nuts are already holding better than the stock ones ever did, and installation was straightforward. I've noticed less vibration during cuts, which makes for a smoother finish on my parts.