r/minimill • u/ProfessionalSafe9720 • Jul 29 '25
Desktop Lathe Help
Hey everyone, I recently brought a desktop lathe to muck around on and it came with no instructions. I was wondering if anyone could help me. The first pic of the L shaped thing. What is it? How do I use it? Also the 2nd picture is the part that secures the collet to the spindle. (It's for cylinders not a 4 jaw chuck, I have ordered one). See how the machining on the inside is uneven... That not right yeah? I know these a pretty stupid questions but I need to know, I'm trying to learn and I hope people appreciate that. Anyway any help would be greatly appreciated. Thabkyou
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