--- product_id: 99245222 title: "Mini-Lathe (Crowood Metalworking Guides)" price: "KD 1.93" currency: KWD in_stock: false reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.com.kw/products/99245222-mini-lathe-crowood-metalworking-guides store_origin: KW region: Kuwait --- # Mini-Lathe (Crowood Metalworking Guides) **Price:** KD 1.93 **Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Mini-Lathe (Crowood Metalworking Guides) - **How much does it cost?** KD 1.93 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Currently out of stock - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.com.kw](https://www.desertcart.com.kw/products/99245222-mini-lathe-crowood-metalworking-guides) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description The mini-lathe is a useful tool in the model engineer's workshop. With more choice than ever of more compact machines, a mini-lathe is able to accommodate a wide range of engineering requirements, projects and techniques, as well as being suitable for the novice engineer and for those with limited workshop space. Author and model engineer Neil Wyatt provides a practical guide to purchasing and using a mini-lathe, as well as examining more advanced techniques. The book includes a projects section to show the application of mini-lathe techniques. Topics covered include: choosing a mini-lathe; workshop safety and setting up the lathe; basic through to more advanced machining skills; modifications, additions and tuning of the mini-lathe. This essential reference source is aimed at the novice engineer, home metalworkers and for those with limited workshop space. Fully illustrated with 304 colour photographs. Review: A must have book for the new or even experienced mini-lathe owner - If you are thinking of buying one of the several flavors of Mini-Lathes (7X10 to 7X16), or already own one, this is a must have book! I am not a professional machinist, nor would I claim to be a highly skilled one, just a hobbyist. I have, however, rebuilt two 12 inch Atlas lathes, and spent a fair share of time using them. I recently had to sell my last Atlas, and as part of the deal, picked up the new owners old Harbor Freight 7X10 mini-lathe. When I started with my Atlas lathes I bought several good books on using and maintaining a “Full Size” lathe, including the Atlas and Southbend manuals, and used much of what I learned. This book is the equivalent for the mini-lathes. This book is filled with chapters on the construction of various vintages of these lathes, discussions of how to adjust them for better precision, and work piece finish, and easy modifications to improve their range and usefulness. The book is also fair in pointing out the strengths and weaknesses of a mini-lathe. The book explains how to use the lathe for those who have never used one, as well as several projects that you can use to improve the lathe and your skills at the same time. I would recommend the book to those who have been using this type of lathe for a while, if only for the adjustment tips, examples of after-market accessories available, and the projects. Many of the adjustments are the same as for a larger lathe, but there are also many specific to these types. Review: Informative - I found this book to be very informative. It helped me make the decisions I needed to. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #1,136,185 in Kindle Store ( See Top 100 in Kindle Store ) #197 in Metal Work (Kindle Store) #558 in Metal Work (Books) #9,421 in How-to & Home Improvements | ## Images ![Mini-Lathe (Crowood Metalworking Guides) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81uOwt+zdhL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A must have book for the new or even experienced mini-lathe owner *by R***T on January 17, 2020* If you are thinking of buying one of the several flavors of Mini-Lathes (7X10 to 7X16), or already own one, this is a must have book! I am not a professional machinist, nor would I claim to be a highly skilled one, just a hobbyist. I have, however, rebuilt two 12 inch Atlas lathes, and spent a fair share of time using them. I recently had to sell my last Atlas, and as part of the deal, picked up the new owners old Harbor Freight 7X10 mini-lathe. When I started with my Atlas lathes I bought several good books on using and maintaining a “Full Size” lathe, including the Atlas and Southbend manuals, and used much of what I learned. This book is the equivalent for the mini-lathes. This book is filled with chapters on the construction of various vintages of these lathes, discussions of how to adjust them for better precision, and work piece finish, and easy modifications to improve their range and usefulness. The book is also fair in pointing out the strengths and weaknesses of a mini-lathe. The book explains how to use the lathe for those who have never used one, as well as several projects that you can use to improve the lathe and your skills at the same time. I would recommend the book to those who have been using this type of lathe for a while, if only for the adjustment tips, examples of after-market accessories available, and the projects. Many of the adjustments are the same as for a larger lathe, but there are also many specific to these types. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Informative *by K***7 on April 25, 2019* I found this book to be very informative. It helped me make the decisions I needed to. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Best book on the mini lathe *by X***X on November 9, 2025* I believe I have read the books in print on the mini lathe and find this to be the most useful. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.com.kw/products/99245222-mini-lathe-crowood-metalworking-guides](https://www.desertcart.com.kw/products/99245222-mini-lathe-crowood-metalworking-guides) --- *Product available on Desertcart Kuwait* *Store origin: KW* *Last updated: 2026-07-30*