Part 5/7:
Collecting and Using Smaller Lathes for Specialized Tasks
Further into the video, the enthusiast displays a collection of tiny lathes designed for making watch parts. These miniature machines are portable, emphasizing their utility for delicate, small-scale work. The speaker estimates the weight of the mini lathe at around 80 to 100 pounds and notes that older, heavier models are often preferred for their robustness.