{"product_id":"the-micro-turn-24w-mini-metal-rotating-lathe","title":"The Micro Turn | 24W Mini Metal Rotating Lathe for Workshop and Bench","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"product-narrative\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSome of the best parts in the world are turned on a very small machine.\u003c\/strong\u003e The Micro Turn is a bench lathe built for the maker who works in a spare room, a garage corner or a model workshop and needs to turn wood, plastic and soft metal without giving up a whole bay to a floor-standing lathe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe spindle runs at 20,000 rpm on a 24W motor fed by a 12V DC transformer, which puts real cutting speed behind small-diameter work in aluminium, copper, brass, hardwood and plastics. Stock up to 135mm long and 45mm in diameter fits the standard setup, and adding the intermediate block opens the working range to roughly 50mm. The centre height is 25mm with a centre distance of 135mm, so the geometry suits pen blanks, spacers, bushes, knobs, rings and small precision parts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWorkholding is handled by either the three-jaw chuck or the supplied collet set, which grips from 1mm to 6mm. The tool rest takes high speed steel tooling, and the transformer carries over-current, over-voltage and over-temperature protection, so a long session on soft metal does not put the power supply at risk. Two plug variants are stocked for 220V European and UK outlets. Setup is a bench, a mains socket and a few minutes with the spanner, which means the first part you turn is usually the same day the parcel arrives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eA lathe this size will not build a crankshaft. It will build every small part you have been putting off.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003chr style=\"margin:24px 0;border:0;border-top:1px solid #ececec;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-features\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"list-style:none;padding:0;margin:0;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding:9px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #f4f4f4;\"\u003e✦ 24W motor spinning to 20,000 rpm for clean cuts on small-diameter stock\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding:9px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #f4f4f4;\"\u003e✦ Turns wood, plastics and soft metals including aluminium, copper and brass\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding:9px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #f4f4f4;\"\u003e✦ Accepts stock up to 135mm long and 45mm in diameter, extendable to about 50mm with the intermediate block\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding:9px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #f4f4f4;\"\u003e✦ Three-jaw chuck plus a 1mm to 6mm collet set for accurate workholding\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding:9px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #f4f4f4;\"\u003e✦ Centre height 25mm and centre distance 135mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding:9px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #f4f4f4;\"\u003e✦ 12V DC transformer with over-current, over-voltage and over-temperature protection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding:9px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #f4f4f4;\"\u003e✦ Bench-sized footprint that fits a workshop, garage or spare room\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-specs\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"list-style:none;padding:0;margin:0;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding:9px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #f4f4f4;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInput voltage:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12V DC\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding:9px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #f4f4f4;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInput current:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2A\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding:9px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #f4f4f4;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePower:\u003c\/strong\u003e 24W\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding:9px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #f4f4f4;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMotor speed:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20,000 rev\/min\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding:9px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #f4f4f4;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaximum stock length:\u003c\/strong\u003e 135mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding:9px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #f4f4f4;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaximum stock diameter:\u003c\/strong\u003e 45mm, about 50mm with the intermediate block\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding:9px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #f4f4f4;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWorkholding:\u003c\/strong\u003e Three-jaw chuck or 1mm to 6mm collet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding:9px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #f4f4f4;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCentre height:\u003c\/strong\u003e 25mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding:9px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #f4f4f4;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCentre distance:\u003c\/strong\u003e 135mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding:9px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #f4f4f4;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterials:\u003c\/strong\u003e Wood, plastic, aluminium, copper and other soft metals\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding:9px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #f4f4f4;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTransformer protection:\u003c\/strong\u003e Over-current, over-voltage, over-temperature\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding:9px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #f4f4f4;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlug variants:\u003c\/strong\u003e 220V EU, 220V UK\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding:9px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #f4f4f4;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCertification:\u003c\/strong\u003e CE\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-applications\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho Buys A Bench Lathe\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Micro Turn is a fit for the model engineer turning brass bushes and small fittings, the pen maker squaring and finishing blanks, the instrument repairer who needs to skim a 6mm shaft back to size, and the general workshop that wants a small lathe on the bench instead of walking to the big machine for a five minute job. It is also the natural first lathe for someone learning to turn, because small machines forgive small mistakes and the tooling cost stays low.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-faq\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: What materials can this lathe cut?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWood, plastics and soft metals such as aluminium, copper and brass. It is not designed for steel turning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: How accurate is it for small parts?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe combination of a 1mm to 6mm collet and a 25mm centre height keeps runout low on small-diameter work, which is where this class of machine performs best.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Does it need a special bench?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt needs a flat, stable surface that can take the machine plus light vibration. A solid workbench or a bolted bench top is ideal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: What comes in the box?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe lathe unit, the standard accessories, a three-jaw chuck or collet set depending on the variant, and the 12V transformer with the matching 220V plug.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Can I cut steel with it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. Steel turning belongs on a heavier machine with a geared headstock. This lathe is built for wood, plastic and non-ferrous metals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Is the transformer safe for long sessions?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. It shuts itself down on over-current, over-voltage or over-temperature conditions, so the supply protects itself during extended work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Should I use the chuck or the collet set?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe three-jaw chuck grips irregular or larger stock and sets up quickly. The 1mm to 6mm collet holds small round bar with far better concentricity, which is what you want for bushes, spacers and pins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: What tooling do I need?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe tool rest takes standard high speed steel turning tools. A small set of HSS cutters covers wood, plastic and the soft metals this lathe is designed for.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Can I turn a 50mm diameter part?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, with the intermediate block fitted the working diameter opens to about 50mm. Beyond that the machine runs out of clearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Does it run on 110V mains?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe stocked variants are 220V for EU and UK outlets. 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