I have been lucky to be able to use my Chinese Sieg C3 mini lathe for over one and a half years as of filming this video with great results. These mini lathes are a solid piece of kit and for under $1,000 are great for hobby machinists or people without the ability to fit a full size lathe in their shed or workshop. Whilst they are a great tool, they do have their quirks in relation to their quality, and this is to be expected with the price you pay. In this video I have a list of tips that I thought would be helpful for anyone who is looking to buy, or has bought one of these mini lathes. These tips are the the result of me using this lathe almost daily since April 2019. I hope you find this video helpful.