Should You Buy A Chinese Mini Lathe? Find Out What's Wrong With it, Clarke CL300M My Modifications

In this video I ask if you should buy a Chinese mini lathe and show you all the modifications I've made to my Clarke CL300M mini lathe. If you like this video would you like to buy me a coffee? Please click the link below. THANK YOU it is very much appreciated.
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Tutorials for the mini lathe

The spindle bearings
Artisan Makes:    • Rigid Mini Lathe Upgrade | Tapered Ro...  
This Old Tony:    • Better LATHE Than Never!  
GlenNow On YouTube:    • Steel Gears & Taper Roller Bearings, ...  

Apron mod:
   • Easy To Make Apron Gear Cover For Chi...  

Rigidity upgrades:
Artisan Makes:    • Mini Lathe Headstock Rigidity Upgrade  
Artisan Makes:    • Epoxy Granite Mini Lathe Upgrade  

Carriage lock:
Artisan Makes:    • Mini Lathe Carriage Lock - Essential ...  
SculptyWorks:    • Making a Carriage Lock (for the Harbo...  

Further information

Artisan Makes new lathe:
   • I Finally Bought A New Lathe - Hafco ...  

DEEZ Workshop Vevor mini lathe review:
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Links to equipment:
Clarke CL300M mini lathe:
https://www.powertoolsdirect.com/clar...

Generic tachometer:
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2259545810...

Chronos ER32 collet chuck:
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/3732719359...

LittleMachineShop cam tail lock conversion: https://littlemachineshop.com/product...

250-000 tool post and holders:
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/3873598200...

Amadeal mini lathe spares:
https://www.amadeal.co.uk/acatalog/Sp...

Clarke CL300M mini lathe tachometer:
https://www.machinemart.co.uk/p/digit...