{"product_id":"hardcore-mini-metal-lathe-7x12-inch-benchtop-workh","title":"Hardcore Mini Metal Lathe 7x12 Inch Benchtop Workhorse With a Slick Quiet 600 Watt DC Motor and Smooth Variable Speed 50 to 2500 RPM Built Tough for Any Home Shop Job","description":"\u003cdiv\u003eCompact benchtop metal lathe with steady variable drive\u003cbr\u003e\n✔️ Single 600W motor unit, 50-2500 RPM range, 7x12 inch base \u003cp\u003eThis compact machine tool is designed for small-scale machining tasks like shaping metals, cutting threads, and drilling holes directly in residential garages or educational shops. Each order ships as a single complete unit ready for immediate installation. Smooth operation relies on high-frequency quenched cast iron beds that handle heavy cutting loads without flexing. Quick-change gearing swaps directions instantly while the built-in LED lamp brightens tight work areas.\u003c\/p\u003e ✅ Swing over bed measures 178mm \/ 7.0 inch for solid workpiece clearance\u003cbr\u003e\n✅ Spindle throughput opening spans 21mm \/ 0.83 inch for long bar stock\u003cbr\u003e\n✅ Chuck diameter sits at 100mm \/ 3.94 inch with three independent jaws\u003cbr\u003e\n✅ Thread cutting capability covers 10 through 44 TPI in both metric and inch patterns\u003cbr\u003e\n✅ Positioning accuracy maintains tight tolerances within 0.01mm \/ 0.0004 inch for repeatable cuts\u003cbr\u003e \u003cp\u003e 💡 What is the best way to set up a mini metal lathe for precise thread cutting?\u003cbr\u003eGetting accurate thread pitches right depends heavily on understanding gear ratios and feed mechanisms before locking the carriage screws tightly.\u003cbr\u003e- Adjusting the change wheel combinations calibrates lead screw rotation for consistent pitch spacing\u003cbr\u003e- Setting the compound slide angle reduces friction and prevents chatter marks on soft aluminum pieces\u003cbr\u003e- Backing off the apron lever smoothly stops cross motion and protects cutting inserts from overheating\u003c\/p\u003e✝️\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Amazon","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49221839913195,"sku":"VXB09XTQBFQV","price":1848.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/3268\/0683\/files\/71uV1bsHOKL.jpg?v=1786661368","url":"https:\/\/vxb.com\/products\/hardcore-mini-metal-lathe-7x12-inch-benchtop-workh","provider":"VXB Bearings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}