On the last couple passes or every other pass, I thread at the same depth again to try to clean up any flex your part/tool may have experienced.

The tops of those threads looks very pointy to me :? did youy use insert specific for that pitch ? if so they should give the right top and bottom form measuring with threads wires give you the some info but if the the tops are to pointy the threads is to big , even if the wires gives the right num...

Mini lathes are a joke. Not really. I have a Siege 7x12 and I've made a lot of stuff on it. Is it as useful and versatile as a larger lathe? Of course not. Can you make quality parts with close tolerances on it? Most definitely. In my experience the lathe is quite good for it's intended use and mor...

Mini lathes are a joke. Save your money and get a used lathe in good condition or a at least a 22" bed length and 1-1/2" spindle bore.

What seems to be the popular material to use for shooting .223 and .22lr ? I'm referring to the tube, blast cap, baffle etc. From what I've gathered 4130 steel seems to be mentioned a lot. Where do you guys buy your metal? Locally or online? I've been places like onlinemetal.com and speedymetals.com...