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Won't the key type version also work? It's quite cheaper! I think i had now understood the whole process, thanks all for the kind explanations and suggestions. I'll come back later, eventually with results ;)

Well, hi marco! (viva!) I saw the einhell lathe in Leroy Merlin a few days ago but i were kinda septic because einhell makes a lot of different stuff. I also didn't know it came that complete! The 3 jaw can be used as a drill chuck marco? Are you overall satisfied with the machine? Regards

Nice scheme! I understood your idea but is that rear toolpost an extra accessory? Perhaps i can get the quick change tool post and easily switch between the v tool and the parting tool (although it's an expensive addon..) Ok so to summarize, considering the Warco mini lathe (for example)...

Very helpful tips! I had tought about that first option, cut half the way and they chamfer using that gap space. I specially liked your 3rd solution Jason and i found some great info in the site Ed pointed: The v-shape groove seems to be what i need. But as it has a flat shape point, it won't...

Well my draw (a sketch basically) is pretty simple and the idea behind it is pretty much like those 8 steps :) I'll post it later when i find it though. Anyway, once again you cleared my doubts but i think there's one little issue with my wheels. I want to chamfer the edges on both sides of...

Thanks man, that site seems to cover almost everything about mini-lathes, perfect! Ok so i have 2 final questions.. :lol: first, is the live center useful for my task? I mean, it looks like it will hold the rods better than the original dead center.. and second, is there any good tutorial or...

That's some impressive work :o I've been looking at the warco mini-lathe and it seems quite a solid machine (also heavier than the Unimat). I noticed the warco has variable speed, do you think it's an important feature for the work? I looked into the datasheet and there's an accessory called...

Oh so these are the famous chinese models! I'm a little concerned about the precision as i will have to work in decimals of mm's. From your experience do you think the Unimat is a good machine for the job? I've read very good feedback from this models, i'm just trying to be sure about my...

Thanks again Jason, i understand what you're saying. I'm planning to do this wheels in semi-mass production so maybe the slide is a better option. EdSutton suggested the Axminster lathe and honestly the quality seems very good and so does the specs. Plus the price is a bit cheaper than the...

Ok Jason that's some useful information! Unimat has an accessory named "Top slide for taper turning", do you think it's also a good option to chamfer? Regards

Thanks a lot for your replies! I were almost decided to buy the Unimat but now i'm finding other great options at good prices too. I don't have much experiencie with lathes, i assume any metal lathe will work fine with plastics right? What kind of tool should i choose to chamfer the edges of...

Hi guys, I'm looking for a lathe! I'm interested in creating miniature wheels from plastic materials with about 8mm OD and 4.5mm thick. I've been recommended the Unimat 4 but i'm still gathering more info to make sure this is the right lathe for me. What do you think? Is it a good lathe for...