{"product_id":"mini-lathe-first-day-bundle","title":"Mini Lathe Starter Kit — 5-Piece Bundle with Tools, Chuck \u0026 Tool Post","description":"\u003ch2\u003eOverview\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Mini Lathe Starter Kit bundles the five accessories a new mini lathe owner needs to cut metal on day one. This kit covers all three: a 9-piece carbide lathe tool set and 4-way quick change tool post for turning operations, plus an MT2 live center, 1-13mm keyed drill chuck with MT2-JT6 tang arbor, and 7-piece center drill set for tailstock drilling. All five components are pre-matched for MT2 tailstock mini lathes — the Sieg C2\/C3, Harbor Freight 7x10 and 7x12, Grizzly G0602 and G0765, and similar machines in the 7x10 through 8x16 class.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e9-piece carbide-tip lathe turning tool set (8mm \/ 5\/16\" shank):\u003c\/strong\u003e right-hand external turning, left-hand turning, facing, threading, grooving, boring, and parting tools — covers the full range of first-year mini lathe operations on aluminum, mild steel, and brass\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e4-way quick change tool post (2.5 inch):\u003c\/strong\u003e mounts four tools at once; swap between turning, facing, and threading setups without re-tramming — sized to fit 7x10 through 8x16 mini lathes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMT2 live center with bearing:\u003c\/strong\u003e revolving tip eliminates tailstock friction when turning stock between centers; 60° included angle seats standard center-drilled workpiece ends\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e1-13mm keyed drill chuck + MT2-JT6 tang-type arbor:\u003c\/strong\u003e pre-matched pair for tailstock drilling operations; tang-type arbor inserts into the MT2 tailstock quill and ejects via drift — correct design for lathe tailstocks, NOT a drawbar\/mill spindle arbor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e7-piece HSS center drill set (sizes 1.0mm to 5.0mm):\u003c\/strong\u003e for starting holes in workpiece ends before drilling, and for creating 60° seats used with the live center when turning between centers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePre-matched components:\u003c\/strong\u003e all five items are selected for the same MT2 tailstock interface — no guessing whether the chuck arbor fits your machine or whether the tool shank fits the post\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat's in the Box\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1x 9PC Carbide Tip Lathe Turning Tool Set — 8mm (5\/16\") shank, 9 tools covering right-hand, left-hand, facing, threading, grooving, boring, and parting operations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1x 4-Way Quick Change Tool Post — 2.5 inch, fits 7x10 through 8x16 mini lathes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1x MT2 Live Center — bearing-equipped revolving center, 60° point, MT2 tang-type shank\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1x 1-13mm Keyed Drill Chuck — JT6 taper bore, includes chuck key\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1x MT2-JT6 Drill Chuck Arbor — tang type (self-ejecting via drift), for lathe tailstock and drill press use; NOT a drawbar arbor for mill spindles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1x 7PC HSS Center Drill Bit Set — sizes 1.0mm to 5.0mm, for starting holes and creating live center seats\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis mini lathe starter kit is designed for 7x10 through 8x16 mini lathes with an MT2 tailstock taper. The included arbor is tang type — it inserts into the MT2 tailstock quill and ejects via the drift slot. It does NOT use a drawbar thread and is NOT designed for milling machine spindles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 4-way quick change tool post (2.5 inch) fits the compound slide on standard 7x10 through 8x16 mini lathes. The 8mm tool shank fits the included tool post holders.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eNot compatible with: lathes using MT3 or MT4 tailstock tapers (Grizzly G4000\/G4002, Precision Matthews PM-1022V, or other bench lathes in the 12\" and larger class). Not designed for milling machine spindles.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eUnsure if this fits your lathe? Email us the model number and we will confirm before you order.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Do I need anything else to get started cutting metal?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: This kit covers the five essentials for day-one operations: turning tools, a tool post, a live center, a drill chuck with arbor, and center drills. You will still need: (1) workholding — a 3-jaw or 4-jaw chuck mounted on your headstock spindle (most lathes include one, check your lathe's package contents); (2) cutting lubricant for steel (oil, or cutting fluid); (3) safety equipment (eye protection, chip guard). Beyond those, this kit gives you everything to start facing, turning, drilling, and turning between centers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Will the 4-way quick change tool post fit my mini lathe?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: The 2.5 inch tool post fits the compound slide on 7x10 through 8x16 mini lathes, which use a standard mounting stud on the compound. The 8mm tool shank matches the included tool post holders. If your lathe is larger than 8x16 (such as a 10\" or 12\" bench lathe), this tool post size may not fit — contact us with your model before ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: What is the difference between the tang-type arbor in this kit and a drawbar arbor?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: The MT2-JT6 arbor in this kit has a flat tang end — it inserts into your tailstock quill, seats by taper friction, and ejects by inserting a drift through the ejector slot in the tailstock barrel. This is the correct design for lathe tailstocks and drill presses. A drawbar arbor has a threaded end and is used on milling machine spindles, which have a through-hole for a drawbar bolt. Your mini lathe tailstock does not have a drawbar through-hole, so a drawbar arbor would not work. The tang type in this kit is the right choice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Autobox","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46727474774153,"sku":"FDB-SET","price":169.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0762\/4923\/5593\/files\/lathe_accessories_kits.png?v=1777948917","url":"https:\/\/autoboxtoolworks.com\/products\/mini-lathe-first-day-bundle","provider":"AutoBoxToolWorks","version":"1.0","type":"link"}