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Ty's HF 7x10 Mini Lathe Page


This is my SMALL machine shop.



I own a Central Machinery ( Runmaster) 7x10 Mini Lathe, and a Sherline Model 2000 Vertical Mill.
I purchased both items with the idea being that if I didn't like, or couldn't use them well,
that I would not have THOUSANDS of dollars tied up in them. I have found that I can pick up
a new skill very quickly, and currently am building an arsenal of tooling for both mill & lathe.



Harbor Freight/Central Machinery 7x10 Mini Lathe



Front of the 7x10


Left Side of the 7x10



This is a nice lathe within its limits. It is called a 7x10 but, the maximum you can turn with this little jewel is around 3" ( with the cross slide under the workpiece that is...). It can turn a piece just under 10" or so in length. I have found this lathe to be a real joy to use, and am getting really comfortable with the idea that there is probably nothing I cannot make with it ( within its size limits of course ).


7x10 INFORMATION


What my 7x10 came with:
  • A 4 position toolpost. ( Capable of holding up to 5/8" Tools. 

  • My center height is dead on 5/16"above the bottom of the tool holing area.)
  • A Live Center. MT#2 
  • A Tail Stock ( Adjustable ) Bore is MT#2. 
  • Two combination wrenches 8mm-10mm, 14mm-17mm. 
  • Assorted Metric Allen wrenches. 
  • A plastic oil bottle. 
  • 3" 3 jaw chuck ( Self Centering ). 
  • A Fair Manual. ( Images Muddy & Dark, But Good Info.) 
  • A set of change gears for 26 different threads.
Accessories ( From runmaster Web Page )
 
 
  • 1. 80mm 3-jaw chuck & backplate
  • 2. Opening wrench(14-17mm) 3pcs
  • 3. Hexagon socket head drive 4pcs (3,4,5 & 6mm)
  • 4. Oil gun
  • 5. Thread dial
  • 6. Center & 5A fuse one each
  • 7. Motor 1/2HP(375W)
  • 8. Change gear Imperial M=1, Z=30,35,40(2pcs),

  • 40,55,57,60,65 & 40
    Metric M=1, Z=30,35,40(2pcs),
    40,50,55,60(2pcs),65
  • 9. 4-way tool post
  • 10. Chip tray & rear splash guard


Specifications ( From Runmaster Web Page )


Max.swing over bed 180mm(7")
Max.swing over cross slide  90mm(3 1/2") 
Max.length of workpiece  200mm(7 1/3") 
Max.length of turning  127mm(5") 
Hole through spindle  20mm(3/4") 
Taper or spindle bore  M.T.No.3 
Speed range of spindle  200-2800 r.p.m. (variable speeds) 
Longitudinal feed (imperial)  0.005"-0.0069" 
Longitudinal feed (metric)  0.127mm-0.177mm 
Inch threads can be cut  12-52T.P.I. 
Metric threads can be cut  0.5-2.5mm 
Dia.of tailstock sleeve  22mm 
Taper of quill sleeve  M.T.NO.2 
Max.travel of tailstock sleeve  40mm(9/16") 
Motor horse power  1/2HP(375W) 
Net weight  31kgs(no stand) 
Gross weight  35kgs(no stand) 


HF 7x10 Links

View My Picture Gallery >70 Pictures

7x10 Manual in Adobe Acrobat ( PDF ) 5MB

Gordon Scott's Cross slide Mods

Varmint Al's Mini Lathe Page

7x10 Minilathe Owners Group

Jose Rodriguez's Home Page TAIG & HF 7x10 Stuff

Frank Hoose's Web Page - Lots of Great Info

Mike's Harbor Freight 7x10 Mini Metalworking Lathe Web Page

Fundamentals of Machine Tools
Dept. of the Army, October 1996

Welding Theory and Application
Dept. of the Army, October 1996

Rec.Crafts.Metalworking FAQ
( Frequently Asked Questions )


Machine Shop Trade Secrets
Something every machinist should read 'IMHO'... Ty


Picture of Machine Shop Trade Secrets Book

For a review of this book click here
Look under Shop Notes---> Book Reviews

I'll review this book when I'm done reading as well,
Ty


Jose Rodriguez's Articles on the HF 7x10


Hints, Tips & Repairs


Drawings of parts & Projects


Last updated 03/22/2001



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Ty Hoeffer


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