How Small is Small?
Micro mini lathe. How small can it get? The truth is, Micro refers to an entire family of mini lathes from Micro-Mark, a long-standing and respected maker of industry machines such as mini lathes. There are dozens of other manufacturers competing for market dominance, but Micro-Mark has time and time again proven successful with its tried-and-true formula: quality comes through perfection.
Here are some product specifications for the Micro-Mark Version 7 x 14:
Equipped with a built-in digital LCD screen.
Zero-resettable hand wheels calibrated to the highest degree.
7 x 14 – 14” between the carriers.
True-inch leadscrews along the cross-slide and compound.
A stronger bed casting, unlike previous models.
Redesigned tailstock for better performance. The new design is equipped with a cam-locking function, which is similar to the one found in the JW Early lathe model.
More powerful engine or motor.
New and improved motor mount.
A new chip guard.
Highest swing over bed is at 7 inches in diameter.
Distance between the centers is at 14 inches.
The spindle speed may be adjusted between 100 rpm to 3,000 rpm. Wow!
The width of the spindle bore is .787 inch in diameter.
What Do the Critics Say?
This mini lathe from Micro-Mark, the Micro-Mark 7 x 14, is truly an exceptional machine for both amateurs and professionals alike. Critics are saying the new machine was able to fix the shortcomings of the previous model while establishing entirely new features of its own. These benefits came out of nowhere, out of sight. True, the 7 x 12 was a great machine, but so far the 7 x 14 has proven itself the superior mini lathe in virtually every aspect. Cheers to that!