I’m a time-served Turner with 37 years experience, and that was as hilarious as it was anxiety inducing. You reminded me of my first week on the job.

This is actually an amazing advertisement for this unit. Using totally incorrect tools and cutting speeds it still gave a decent finish and didn't self destruct.

As a trained fitter with hundreds of hours behind a lathe (Colchester), this video was *very* hard to watch! So much was done wrong that I don't even know where to begin. "Oh look, the key won't stay in the chuck when I let go of it". Yes, excactly, that's a safety feature meant for dummies who doesn't realize what damage that key can do if the machine is started with the darn thing in there! First rule of opperating a lathe: Never EVER let go of the key/wrench when it is in the chuck. It should be like glued to the hand!!! And if you intend to use highspeed bits on a regular basis, you really need a tray and a coolant supply. Running those bits without coolant will murder them FAST. And the last thing you want is to sharpen a bit right before making the last pass... Neat little machine though.

When I saw 347K subs I thought this guy must be really good and knows his stuff! Well I can tell you as someone who operated and programmed CNC lathes for a number of years, this guy did literally everyone wrong! Turning down with a parting tool, turning down a very long billet without supporting it between centres, NO COOLANT! He's also taking massive cuts for such a tiny little lathe. It's actually a testament to the poor thing that it didn't immediately break! I'll just assume this isn't the guys thing, and he's actually really good at something else?

Dude that was the most hilarious set of lathe operations I've ever seen. Using a parting tool in auto feed to take like a quarter inch of the diameter of a steel rod that is hanging out of the chuck like 20 feet, not between centers, no support, no coolant, just full warp 9. That sound was hilarious! I almost shit myself when you continued to stand there. Hahaha great job dude! Hilarious.

At least we learned that these lathes are very durable. But it was taught us the wrong way.

Really impressed with the quality of that chuck, hanging on to such a long unsupported steel bar turning a heavy cut with the wrong tool and no coolant! My Chinese CL 300 would have spit that bar out at the first tool contact. It’s a good looking mini lathe, would have liked to have seen a demo of the chuck TIR, and tailstock alignment with locking details.

Oh, how I wish I had even a fraction of this level of blind self-confidence.

Lessons learned: 1. Use a parting/cutoff tool for a straight turning operation. 2. Never use the tailstock w/center on long pieces. 3. Never use lubricant.

Got to hand it to the little fella. The Proxxon took that beating like a champ😂😂.

What a beautiful little lathe, at 2:47in the video, I like how he is emphasizing that the chuck key has spring loaded detachments very important, if you had not got those springs and we're tightening up there Chuck, and forgot to take out the Chuck key it could cost you your life, I know you are thinking how would you forget to take out the Chuck key, but it is made more easy, because you would never have a habit of having to remember, because they spring out themselves, so with one that has lost its Springs is very dangerous, I remember years ago, when I was being taught in how to use a lathe, they were pretty big about 11 foot-long nearly, there were three Lathes , but the chuck key from one of the Lathes, had not got it's spring it had broke off, so it was not to be used by anybody except for the guy training us but, I recall one day one of the guys would not wait until the fella next to him was finished with the chuck key, so he went and took the one without the spring and of course he did not take it out of the chuck well I do not need to tell you how dangerous this was It flew through the work shop, at I would say a hundred miles an hour if not more, if it had of hit anyone it most likely would have killed them so, I like the way he points out that feature seems like such a small thing but it is so important these machines, They have to be given their respect they deserve you could pay dearly, but once you are trying and they are an absolute joy to walk on

It was an itsy bitsy, teeny weenie, yellow polka dot lathe. Remember that song? Things I would have done differently, in order: 1. Learn what I was doing 2. Put the workpiece farther in the chuck 3. Face off the end of the workpiece 4. Center drill the workpiece 5. Extend the workpiece from the chuck as need 6. Secure the workpiece with a live center in the tailstock 7. Measure diameter of workpiece 8. Turn down to desired diameter in small increments. 9. Try to remember what you have learned.

I owned a Proxxon PD360 for some years, my first metal lathe. I learned my lessons on it and it survived, despite heavy milling with a Myford slide and some crazy thread cutting. I bought an Emco Compact 5, which has proven to be the greatest thing I’ve ever acquired. I did buy a Proxxon PD400, the first one had a loud rattling when first switched on, so back it went. The second one seemed ok, but after putting a dti on it, I wasn’t happy with the spindle bore tolerances, so returned it. They claimed it was within tolerances, I disagreed. The other problems were that the leadscrew handwheel wouldn’t move the carriage, I assume because of having fresh gears and probably the thing that bothered me most, was that within 10 seconds, the motor became super hot, which made me worry about longevity. Still in terms of quality, they are the only good lathe on the market. If it had a beefier cast iron tailstock, it would be amazing. I had a Wabeco D4000, which had a tailstock bore which was way out of alignment with the spindle, though all other parameters were perfect, under .01mm. The D4000 was so flimsy, weak and lacking rigidity in the slides, that it was considerably out performed by my Compact 5, whose slides are made from Aluminium!!! The only other lathe that I respect hugely, is the Cowells ME90, which is the best lathe all round, but needs to be scaled up by 100%, to make it more versatile. Not used an Austrian Compact 8, but seen one and had a little play, seemed very nice, but the slides are the exact same design as used later by the D4000 jelly special.🤣🤣🤣

I'm so envious. You managed to get a different chatter sound on every cut... 😉

It helps if you know the basics of operating a lathe before using it. Love how he stopped the rotation while the cut off tool was still contacting the workpiece during his last cut. This will be a return to Amazon for your next purchase.

props for keeping this on youtube man

Support long shafts with the tailstock in order to reduce vibrations. Of course use the right cutting tool and cutting oil. These machines are very delicate and you have to be careful in order not to ruin them and to make them last. Proxxon has very expensive replacement parts.

It's thirty eight years since I used a lathe but I remembered the tail stock and coolant.

The lathe is much smarter than the operator

This was more difficult to watch than execution videos.

Drill a center hole on the material Then support the job by a center. Then cut material

Spare parts will come to hand one fine day..use proper tools and accessories!! Too much noise and vibration is causing damage to the machine.make sure everything is good. I'm happy to see these prototype machines👍

First time buyer of a lathe, and it'll be the first time I used one, so I'm definitely buying this one because it's freaking indestructible according to all the experts that have posted. And even better I know what not to do, although some of it seems like common sense.

Just before the 4 minute mark I thought “Oh cool, a destruction video!”. Nah, just torture.

who else was just waiting for something to explode?? .... tense viewing for sure!!! 😂🤣

Love how the lathe dropped the center tip when it realized it wouldn't be used...

After watching a couple of his videos in perpetual /facepalm mode i was not surprised in the least when i noticed he is missing a portion of one of his fingers. it actually felt like one of those important details in the beginning of a movie that they show again at the end to emphasize its relevance.

LOL, thanks to this video I actually placed an order to this beauty. Much sturdier than I thought and the operator didn't even get this steel bar in the face.

Well I have been thinking of buying this model. After seeing it take that abuse I have no doubts about buying!

Wow! What a speed reader this guy is.

What tool shank size is recommended for this lathe? Is it 8x8 mm?

Ok, this is fascinating. I want a real size lathe but this is interesting 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

Holy shit... Bit of an investment to just go at it without a clue isn't it? Surprised that piece didn't come out and take the machine with it, lucky guy...

That's a parting tool and only meant for cutting straight in hence why it's long and thin. It will cut a lot better with a more rigid tool that's not sticking so far out from the tool post.

Hello! What model is this lathe? Is that where it's possible to buy? Thank you

Hey dont be too harsh on him I just acquired a unimat lathe (free) and my 1st job was 1 inch dia plastic to make a hub thingy for a small wheelbarrow. I was all over the place but managed to make the part, but I learned a lot from doing it. I have to make a wooden thing next, then maybe I will try something in metal.

Considering that you're not using the lathe correctly, it does appear to be performing pretty well. You chucked in a fairly large chunk of steel that was pretty long and larger in diameter that expected, it did turn. You're using a cuttoff bit for turning, which isn't really recommended, but it did appear to cut. You also cut pretty deep with the incorrect tool and you're not using the live center and tailstock to support the end. I'm actually pretty impressed the whole thing didn't grind to a halt. I'm also pretty impressed nothing came flying off in your direction. Impressive little lathe.

Omg get that tail stock in use when turning long stuff, dude my heart was in my mouth watching this, and coolant of some kind.... and bolt that thing down.....

where can i find to buy this lathe pls you have the link? tx

Online class sucks. We cannot perform things we should in workshop but thanks for this vid i am able to visualize how lathe machine works.

A machinist―he ain't ! But I really laughed out loud at his confident 'thumbs-up' at the end, just after he turned that poor screeching shuddering machine off to examine his handiwork. Perfect ...!

Single point knurling! LMAO!!!!!

These mini lathe machines are fun and good to practice on, and do some handy projects. I wanna buy one❗🤗

5:33 that live center😂😂😂

Ok so it's very much obvious that Dr Hacker is not very experienced or rather not experienced at all when it comes to using lathes.. his video editing seems on point tho.. I am quite impressed with this little lathe.. mostly because it somehow withstood all the abuse thrown at it for the duration of the video but also because it actually looks very well build and for cutting some softer metals and smaller parts (not a 20 inch rod) I think it will do a decent job... the finish looked very good despite being done with part off tool...

May I suggest the correct cutting tool for the purpose. That’s a cutting off tool lol. We all have to start somewhere! Best of luck.

Hope to buy one of these but where can I buy same as that....

Hello.. From where I can buy this Lathe please let me know

Good advert for Proxxon. If it can survive this abuse it must be well made 😂

I'm kind of impressed that this little machine could make that cut with the parting tool and without stalling. So if used correctly then seems like a decent lathe for a hobbist, should it be well priced.

Yikes dude! Ya got a live center! Proper cutter would be advisable!😀

I'm not familiar with any tools like this.. Can you carve any size rod of metal with this? Is there a tool that I can carve a very thin metal rod with?

when your lathe makes a noise like a dying animal, maybe you should bolt it down and back off a little

I just wonder how you managed to stay alive, for such a long time?

I read all the comments first, and thought to myself, "He can't be that bad????" And then I watched the video. WHOAH!!! Thanks for showing us this handy little lathe, but brutha....... your lack of safety skills is gonna get you maimed or killed!!

Thanks to the comments letting me know this is not actually a useful demo for a newbie wanting to learn!

3:42 he is just kidding, is he? 3:53 ah... Just a joke, ok? 4:07 CALL THE POLICE

Im looking through the comments and im suprised that nobody mentioned that he was also wearing long sleeves.

How can we buy it ? Is there availability in the shops kindly guide me

Proxxon hired this guy to prove how durable is their machine.

I have never touched a lathe machine before, nor did I ever seen one with my own eyes directly, but judging from the noise this thing made, I'm 100% sure there is something wrong, dude.

"Will it Lathe" That is the question...

hey buddy show us that wooden gear in the gearbox that another filmer found when opening the gearbox! i wanna know it is still there!!

Yep that's the same way I read manuals and packaging slips that come with new toys 🤣🤣🤣

When I was an apprentice if you left the key in the chuck the instructor threw it down the gangway to teach you a lesson. You learned quick that way. On top of the other sins committed in that video, this guy actually removed the spring that prevents you leaving it in!

Turning with a parting tool... 😏 and look at the handle for X axis at 5.23 while it is turning!!! 😶

where can i buy this mini lathe???

From where I can buy this mini lathe machine

Atleast now we know how durable this machine is

Oh, now I see, it’s that meaning of “hacker”.

Anybody know what brand and model is it that lathe ? Thanks

Did anyone else notice the chuck key stayed in the chuck when he removed the last piece of stock? What happened to the spring?

You can use the center point to avoid the vibration of the round bar you know

crash test passed. my toolmaker's heart is crying. ( google translation )

Which type machine's use for watches making??

Its only for testing, right? and first time behind a lathe.

Tengo desde hace poco un torno como este: Proxxon PD 250 /E; y solo sé de torneado de metal lo que he visto por UKposts. Este es un micro torno (12 Kg y plato de 70 mm), no es un mini torno (aproximadamente 40 Kg y 100 mm de plato). Su peso y dimensiones lo hacen apto para su uso en el hogar (movilidad) pero lo limitan en cuanto a las dimensiones de las piezas a trabajar. Lo primero que hice con él para probarlo es un cono morse MT2 en acero, para adaptar un mandril chino de 16 mm y un miniplato chino al contrapunto, y todo fue bien. O sea que puede trabajar casi cualquier material, si se le aplica la cuchilla y la paciencia adecuadas. También me he equivocado con él al trabajar una barra demasiado larga con apoyo del contrapunto, pero sin soporte intermedio; con la consecuencia de pandeos (vibraciones), que hacen perder precisión, no solo en la pieza, sino también a la propia maquinaria con el tiempo; como se ha apuntado en algún comentario. Existe un torno de la misma marca alemana, el PD 150; que no tiene avance automático (roscas) y cuyas dimensiones le limitan prácticamente a juguetes y modelismo. El 250 sin embargo, es a mi modo de ver, perfecto para fabricarnos las pequeñas piezas que a veces querríamos tener para arreglar o fabricar cualquier cosa a nivel particular (hogar, moto-bici y demás vehículos). Existe también de la misma marca un torno mayor, el PD 400, que ya está en los 40 Kg más o menos; o sea, que no lo puede uno mover cuando termina para guardarlo en el estante de un armario; y cuya diferencia con el 250 es la que apunté: plato y dimensiones. Es decir, para piezas un poco mayores. De este tipo: mini tornos; en torno a los 40 Kg hay muchos. De menos de 15 Kg, como el 250, que yo sepa, solo existe actualmente este torno “de verdad”; y algunos chinos “de juguete”; que solo valen en todo caso para metal blando y plástico; y cuya precisión deje probablemente mucho que desear. El 250 me costó hace un par de meses 950 €; envío e IVA incluidos, en España. No me referiré al mal uso que se ha hecho en esta presentación, pues ha sido suficientemente tratado. Solo espero que esta información le sirva a alguien. Saludos.

when you opened the box i though that was a bit of it ! lol tiny watch makers lath ? cute !

From where can I buy this machine

cute toy what is the brand of this lathe? link?

Dude just take a 5lb hammer and smash the damn thing to bits. It would make tool makers everywhere happy knowing you can't run parts anymore. Oh and that was a cutoff tool not a cutting tool.

Also, use cutting fluid. Light oil

Cute lathe, thank you for sharing!

Where do we can buy itu?

О!!!!! Боже!!! Один звук чего стоит!!!!))) Станок прелесть!!!))) Токарь - гарпун!))))

That is an insane amout of overhang without a center, be careful my dude

Hmm just wanted to buy a few pieces but no link

What diameter of stock can the machine handle?

You are scaring the bejeezus out of me! Drill a center hole in that thing and put a center in it. Your gunna hurt yourself!

Your turning with a parting tool You silly Billy.

What are you cutting 4140?

Did the lead screw reverse direction to prevent the cross feed from hitting the Chuck?!!!?

I feel your pain, young lathe!

You urgently need a course of machining and mechanical lathe, for your safety! But the lathe itself is wonderful....!

Hi , hello , how many us for this mini lathe ,,?? Thank'

Throwing all those directions and manuals aside, like a real man!

Muy chulo, esto lo voy buscado a un precio que no sea muy alto, puedes pasar enlace de compra

Ну , все правильно , отрезным резцом мы гонем как проходным ..... очень умно , а проходным изогнутым мы отрезаем заготовочки ))))))

Where we buy it

Either it is 3phase or Single phase motor?