Uploaded June 2023 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
G'day everyone,
It's been over 4 years since I bought the mini lathe. Personally, I didn't expect to have it this long or use it as much as I have. I have had a great time using it and I have made some great projects. Not just as a hobby, but projects to get me through university and a side job. And that is not including the many videos I have posted to this channel, of which I am very proud of.
Still though I get asked whether it is worth buying one. I made a review 2 years ago, but I have learned so much more about this lathe since then, and my opinions have shifted slightly. So as my final video, I thought it would be worth looking back on this lathe and see if they are still worth buying.
Lathe Sieg C3 7x14 mini lathe
#machining #minilathe #siegc3
Timestamps
0:00 - Introduction
1:00 - Why not get a bigger lathe
5:11 - Quality Issues
7:49 - Adjustments and Upgrades
9:47 - A few more issues
12:23 - Why not buy a used lathe
13:20 - Final Thoughts
G'day everyone,
It's been over 4 years since I bought the mini lathe. Personally, I didn't expect to have it this long or use it as much as I have. I have had a great time using it and I have made some great projects. Not just as a hobby, but projects to get me through university and a side job. And that is not including the many videos I have posted to this channel, of which I am very proud of.
Still though I get asked whether it is worth buying one. I made a review 2 years ago, but I have learned so much more about this lathe since then, and my opinions have shifted slightly. So as my final video, I thought it would be worth looking back on this lathe and see if they are still worth buying.
Lathe Sieg C3 7x14 mini lathe
#machining #minilathe #siegc3
Timestamps
0:00 - Introduction
1:00 - Why not get a bigger lathe
5:11 - Quality Issues
7:49 - Adjustments and Upgrades
9:47 - A few more issues
12:23 - Why not buy a used lathe
13:20 - Final Thoughts
