The headstock is also made from cast iron and is fixed in place which is a good thing for a mini lathe. The Rockler Excelsior Mini Lathe is made largely from durable cast-iron and features an induction 1/2 hp motor that provides plenty of power. In the coming weeks the Rockler Excelsior Mini Lathe will be featured in a few upcoming Video Tutor pieces on subjects from building/designing a mini lathe cart to projects on the mini lathe. In this review we will also look at the optional bed extension as that is a frequently purchased and equally economical accessory. Since Rockler is one of the major suppliers to woodworkers I thought a review of their Excelsior Mini Lathe (#MC-1018, exclusive to Rockler) was in order.
Recently when I asked for story ideas from the viewership the largest number of responses specifically mentioned mini lathe reviews and mini lathe projects. Rockler’s Excelsior 5-Speed Mini Lathe Economical, tough and fully capable
It's capabilities and quality rival machine costing far more. The only thing small about this mini is the price.
