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First time posting on here. I'm looking to get into watch making. To start off with I'm just interested in making dials and maybe customising pre made cases. I would also like to make cases and possibly the movements in the future.
I have no experience with machining, but I have dabbled with wood work in the past and like tinkering with various things.
I'm looking to purchase my first lathe and would like to the opinions of people with experience.
After researching ive found that it sounds like a sherline lathe would be a good purchase. But I dont know which one would be the best for what I want to do and all the attachments I would need. Could you please give some recommendations? Or is there a better brand of lathe out there? I don't want to cheap out and limit myself with equipment, but I also don't want to break the bank.
I'm aware of rose engine lathes, but I can't really afford one.
Thanks in advance for any helpful responses.
I have no experience with machining, but I have dabbled with wood work in the past and like tinkering with various things.
I'm looking to purchase my first lathe and would like to the opinions of people with experience.
After researching ive found that it sounds like a sherline lathe would be a good purchase. But I dont know which one would be the best for what I want to do and all the attachments I would need. Could you please give some recommendations? Or is there a better brand of lathe out there? I don't want to cheap out and limit myself with equipment, but I also don't want to break the bank.
I'm aware of rose engine lathes, but I can't really afford one.
Thanks in advance for any helpful responses.