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I'm considering replacing my 9A with a larger one. I'm not in a rush, I don't want to spend more than $2500 on the machine, but the right deal could inspire me. My 9A is my first real experience with a lathe. I didn't rebuild it, but I disassembled all the significant parts, gave it a good cleaning, and learned from it. It's in decent shape for its age, and I could learn more about machining from it. With this in mind, what are your thoughts on these machines, and what pitfalls or potential issues should I be aware of? I'll want to see them under power, inspect the ways spindle. I'm not looking for a new project, but I won't mind cleaning, adjusting, or minor repairs.
One is a Jet GHB-1340A, and I lean toward this one.
![Jet Overall.JPG Jet Overall.JPG](https://www.hobby-machinist.com/data/attachments/292/292789-d0686dbf7fd625a990e026e0337093b5.jpg)
![Jet Panel.JPG Jet Panel.JPG](https://www.hobby-machinist.com/data/attachments/292/292790-692074aae53d4b979492dc44980e1e8d.jpg)
![Jet Chucks.JPG Jet Chucks.JPG](https://www.hobby-machinist.com/data/attachments/292/292791-afa5ca2a387fa1768e423916b3ae0cb9.jpg)
Next is a 13" Atrump - it's 3 phase and would require a VFD.
![Atrump Lathe.JPG Atrump Lathe.JPG](https://www.hobby-machinist.com/data/attachments/292/292792-0a42b3d719800e190ff71249cfb2850d.jpg)
![Atrump Panel.JPG Atrump Panel.JPG](https://www.hobby-machinist.com/data/attachments/292/292793-bf841458b211f79b31dc912a886e9850.jpg)
Lastly, this one, with only 1 picture, no name brand or size. Do you recognize it?
![Unknown Lathe.JPG Unknown Lathe.JPG](https://www.hobby-machinist.com/data/attachments/292/292794-63fb5911ec0e68f7c811bdcb9ff0550f.jpg)
Thanks
One is a Jet GHB-1340A, and I lean toward this one.
![Jet Overall.JPG Jet Overall.JPG](https://www.hobby-machinist.com/data/attachments/292/292789-d0686dbf7fd625a990e026e0337093b5.jpg)
![Jet Panel.JPG Jet Panel.JPG](https://www.hobby-machinist.com/data/attachments/292/292790-692074aae53d4b979492dc44980e1e8d.jpg)
![Jet Chucks.JPG Jet Chucks.JPG](https://www.hobby-machinist.com/data/attachments/292/292791-afa5ca2a387fa1768e423916b3ae0cb9.jpg)
Next is a 13" Atrump - it's 3 phase and would require a VFD.
![Atrump Lathe.JPG Atrump Lathe.JPG](https://www.hobby-machinist.com/data/attachments/292/292792-0a42b3d719800e190ff71249cfb2850d.jpg)
![Atrump Panel.JPG Atrump Panel.JPG](https://www.hobby-machinist.com/data/attachments/292/292793-bf841458b211f79b31dc912a886e9850.jpg)
Lastly, this one, with only 1 picture, no name brand or size. Do you recognize it?
![Unknown Lathe.JPG Unknown Lathe.JPG](https://www.hobby-machinist.com/data/attachments/292/292794-63fb5911ec0e68f7c811bdcb9ff0550f.jpg)
Thanks