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Taking the Chinese 3 Jaw Metal Lathe chuck apart for cleaning. Really happy I did this. The chuck hadn't been as smooth as it had been and there was a lot of crap inside it. Back to its usual smoothness and a pleasure to use again. Never done it before and it proved fairly easy. If yours isn't smooth, don't hesitate to take it apart and clean it.

Charlie I couldn't imagine this hobby without a lathe, I'm sure if you ever get one, within a very short time you'll be of the same opinion.

I've watched a lot of YT videos and guys make incredible stuff (better things that I'm ever going to make) on those Unimats and they are very portable which is another bonus.