SIHAO 5KW 12V Air Heating Air Heater for Cars Trucks and Trailers

Package was sturdy and contained everything without damage. The lathe is powerful enough to cut chromoly. I have tested mild steel, chromoly, and aluminum so far. The harder metals have a rough surface cut but that could be my cutting speed to the tooling as well. The cross slide has developed some slop as I have used it but adjusting the gibs solved that problem. The machine was fairly Trammed our of the crate otherwise. The only issue I have unresolved is a lose tool rest. I need to disassemble the cross slide to access a few Allen screws to make adjustments. Otherwise, aside from a few loose screws, this lathe is an excellent machine. I think after adjusting I can get accurate to a thousandth of an inch in hard metals with some minor surface blemish which can be buffed with Emery cloth.

We bought this compressor fridge for our recent two-week road trip across France, and honestly, it exceeded all our expectations. The build quality feels very sturdy and premium. It looks sleek and blends in perfectly on our wooden table (as you can see in the photo!). The digital control panel is super intuitive to use, and the fact that it has those handy cup holders molded into the lid is a genius touch—no more spilt coffee on bumpy roads! It’s incredibly energy efficient too; it ran off our 12V leisure battery without draining it. The sturdy handles make it easy to carry around, and it's the perfect size—big enough for a week's groceries but compact enough not to take up the whole floor space.

I got this delivered a few days ago. It was well-packed, no damage at all. I used two 3/4in bolts in the back to secure it to the drill press table. This allowed the front adjustment wheel clearance to hang over the edge. I bolted my Palmgren vise to it. I don't know what the fuss is about. Is it a precision milling machine X-Y traversing table? No. Is it a good X-Y table for holding stuff while drilling in a home shop? Absolutely. I am using it straight out of the box, no filing and just a bit of fussing. I could complain about some small stuff, but for just over 100€, it is a bargain.

I plugged it into the 12V socket, hit the button, and it lifted my car in under two minutes. It was so effortless and stable—no struggling, no sweating. The built-in LED light was a massive help since it was getting dark. As you can see in the second photo, everything comes neatly packed in a tough, heavy-duty plastic case. It fits perfectly in my trunk without taking up too much space. They even included a pair of work gloves and a safety vest (or spare fuses), which shows they actually thought about the user's experience.

It's very compact and lightweight, making it easy to mount on the wall without taking up much space. Just make sure you follow the safety warnings and install it in a well-ventilated area with proper exhaust, which is exactly what I did. If you are looking to build an outdoor shower, a campervan setup, or a remote cabin water system, this is an absolute game-changer. It’s brilliant, reliable, and does exactly what it says on the box.

The locking system is simple and well thought out, note that you need to clean the tank gasket well with a little soap and a soft toothbrush for example. Grease occasionally with silicone grease to prevent leaks. Low noise, I made a hood with foam to reduce noise, and vents for cooling, although it does not heat up enormously. This is my opinion on this small product that deserves to exist. Good DIY to all of you.

Nice little machine, was well set up from the factory, I added a few perks as in the quick change toolpost and live center, also steel gear set. I spent a little time checking bolts , gib adjustments, cleaning, aligning center with the chuck. I must admit, everything was fairly close and machine runs quietly.

The cross slide is very accurate and I generally use it to make cases and trim parts. It’s able to cut presiding parts. Mind you I’m trained and patient, learn your lathe and take the time to mess up some stuff. I’ve used it for so many things and parts, I hope you all enjoy it as well.