Testing A Cheap Chinese Mini Metal Lathe: Is It Worth It?!

I unbox, setup and troubleshoot an inexpensive Chinese mini metal lathe from Vevor. I cover the process of how to set gib screws, what is involved in assembling a hobby metal lathe, discuss if it's is worth buying as well as cover testing the accuracy of these Vevor hobby lathes. I also turn a nut and bolt from brass hex stock as a first project that you can do, with no experience at all! It can be daunting learning a new skill, however this shows just how easy it is to get into and give you the confidence to do so and open your home workshop up to a world of endless possibilities! US Website: https://s.vevor.com/bfQIZr AU Website: https://s.vevor.com/bfQF25 CA Website: https://s.vevor.com/bfQIZG 5% Off Discount Code: VV5A TOOLS I USE: Engine Tachometer - https://amzn.to/3TE48GZ Pressure & Vacuum Tester: https://amzn.to/3RlcGlh Compression Tester: https://amzn.to/4ixcA5i Induction Heater: https://amzn.to/4imTZd5 Spark Check'r https://amzn.to/433vlY5 Borescope: https://amzn.to/41jqJOb Gasket Maker - https://amzn.to/4bIiygR Vessel Screw Drivers - https://amzn.to/3ISewG2 Brass Hammer - https://amzn.to/3xkyuH6 Stanley Stump Vice - https://amzn.to/3waHuOw Stens 750-120 Carburetor Adjustment Tools- https://amzn.to/4atkBV5 Powerbuilt- backtap - https://amzn.to/49I9305 Forceps - https://amzn.to/4a2ud9v Zoom Oil Bottles - https://amzn.to/3TWZV2t Bondhus Hex Keys - https://amzn.to/3J2m8FL Klein MM400 multimeter - https://amzn.to/3PI3Y02 Stahlwille Combination Spanners - https://amzn.to/3IY6fQI Milwaukee 12v Impact Driver - https://amzn.to/3VEuxH4 Milwaukee 12v Impact Wrench - https://amzn.to/4aPESVd Milwaukee 12v 90 degree Grinder - https://amzn.to/4czLiJp No-spill gas can - https://amzn.to/3TDfWcb Any links to products are likely to affiliate links and I may earn a small commission from qualifying purchases with no additional costs to you. 00:00 Vevor Mini Metal Lathe 00:53 Unboxing a Chinese mini lathe 01:34 Overview of the mini lathe 02:01 Thread cutting on a metal lathe 03:20 How to set gib screws on a metal lathe 04:25 How to make a carriage lock 05:05 How accurate is a Chinese mini lathe? 06:05 How to make a nut and bolt on a metal lathe 09:15 Is it worth buying a Chinese mini lathe? #chineselathe #hobbylathe #vevor #fabrication #machining #smallenginerepair #minimetallathe