Fixing the Mini Lathe Saddle - Hand Scraping - Part 1

Continuing to tune up the Chinese Mini Lathe, next job to look at is the lathe saddle.

I have had a lot of problems with surface finish and the tool cutting on the outfeed. In this series we're working through the various problems with the lathe saddle as it came out of the factory and working out how to improve its accuracy and rigidity.

In part 1 we look at the problem, take some measurements and start to hand scrape the bearing surfaces of the saddle in order to start to bring it into truth.

The fix applies to the following lathe models: CJ0618, Crenex 7"x14", Clarke CL300M, Warco Mini lathe, Sieg C2 and many other brands which are based off the Chinese mini lathe design. However the techniques could be applied to other makes, models and sizes of lathe and aren't limited to this particular model.

Handy Links
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Carbide Hand Scrapers - https://ebay.us/uKTQmc
Carbide Scraper Inserts - https://ebay.us/FZUxmO
Engineers Blue - https://amzn.to/3XoBMSM
Rubber Roller - https://ebay.us/RMBsyo
Surface Plate - https://ebay.us/2yrNIh
Slip Stone - https://amzn.to/4d8aJB8