--- product_id: 50454971 title: "The Mini-Lathe (Crowood Metalworking Guides)" price: "444 som" currency: KGS in_stock: false reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.kg/products/50454971-the-mini-lathe-crowood-metalworking-guides store_origin: KG region: Kyrgyzstan --- # The Mini-Lathe (Crowood Metalworking Guides) **Price:** 444 som **Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** The Mini-Lathe (Crowood Metalworking Guides) - **How much does it cost?** 444 som with free shipping - **Is it available?** Currently out of stock - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.kg](https://www.desertcart.kg/products/50454971-the-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 and finally, modifications, additions and tuning of the mini-lathe. Review: Good detail - Other books on this subject have dealt with large lathes whereas this is specific for the mini lathe - I know its in the title but it is a well written book that explains things in an easy to follow manner Review: Excellent and informative book, a must read before buying a lathe. - Excellent, informative book. A great aid for the beginner or born again machinist in selecting a lathe and associated tools and accessories. Very clear explanations with good photographs of each item being described and all in plain English with no over the top technical terms etc. There's also a section at the end with a couple of projects to do when you get your lathe. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | 766,769 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) 183 in Metal Work | | Customer Reviews | 4.7 out of 5 stars 185 Reviews | ## Images ![The Mini-Lathe (Crowood Metalworking Guides) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61Laj3kNnsL.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Media Format** options. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Good detail *by G***M on 13 December 2020* Other books on this subject have dealt with large lathes whereas this is specific for the mini lathe - I know its in the title but it is a well written book that explains things in an easy to follow manner ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Excellent and informative book, a must read before buying a lathe. *by K***O on 28 March 2018* Excellent, informative book. A great aid for the beginner or born again machinist in selecting a lathe and associated tools and accessories. Very clear explanations with good photographs of each item being described and all in plain English with no over the top technical terms etc. There's also a section at the end with a couple of projects to do when you get your lathe. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ The first book to buy *by M***N on 20 December 2024* I have always wanted a mini lathe for model making. I bought one last month from Amazon. Great machine but having never used a metal lathe I had many questions. I also bought a book "A beginners guide to the Lathe" which was no help at all. I then read the review of this book and purchased it. This book deserves 6 stars. It is exactly what you need to know if you are starting out. The text with excellent photos is perfect. Written by a man who is not a turner to trade but by a model engineer using a budget lathe. I have not read right through this book yet. By page 30 I was on my machine and thoroughly enjoying facing up cast iron wheels for a steam loco. I can relate to an author who "cut his teeth on Airfix models". Great buy. ## Frequently Bought Together - The Mini-Lathe (Crowood Metalworking Guides) - Mini-Lathe Tools and Projects for Home Machinists (Fox Chapel Publishing) Simple, Practical Designs & Modifications to Extend & Improve the Versatility of Your Small Metal Lathe; Over 200 Photos - Mini-Lathe for Home Machinists (Fox Chapel Publishing) An In-Depth Look at the Different Components of Your Small Metal Lathe, Set Up, Tuning, How to Use the Accessories, & Hundreds of Illustrations --- ## 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.kg/products/50454971-the-mini-lathe-crowood-metalworking-guides](https://www.desertcart.kg/products/50454971-the-mini-lathe-crowood-metalworking-guides) --- *Product available on Desertcart Kyrgyzstan* *Store origin: KG* *Last updated: 2026-09-14*