Chinese mini lathe review part 3(of 6) More quality control issues & a strip down of the cross slide

In part 3 of my Chinese mini lathe review, I identify 3 main quality control issues affecting the accuracy of the cross slide gibs & a casting defect. I ended up having to strip down the whole cross slide unit & work on it to get the lathe functioning like it should have done out of the factory.

I also test the accuracy of the cross slide on the lathe bed to give me an initial datum point for some later testing I will do.

I also check the chuck jaws for accuracy as well.

Part 1 - main review:    • Chinese mini lathe review (part 1 of ...  

part 2 - magnetic pick up issue:    • Chinese  Mini lathe review part 2(of ...  

Part 4 - motor cooling hack    • Chinese Mini Lathe review part 4 (of ...  

Review part 5 (forced air & liquid proof upgrade)
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