[This Old Tony] is no stranger to quality tools, but he started on a mini lathe. Nostalgia does not stop him from broadcasting his usual brand of snark (actually, it is doubtful that anything short… ...

This isn’t some ‘ slap on some steppers ‘ type of project, it’s a full-fledged build capable of tight tolerances and threading. The project is based on a 7×12 Mini Lathe.

The HiTorque 7×12 Deluxe Mini Lathe has digital readouts, metal hand wheels, and chrome levers. Its metal change gears allow a wide range of threading capabilities, and its 21-tooth gear is essential ...