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This thread reminded me that I need to get myself a lathe, don't know where to begin looking for one but there's only so much one can achieve with just a small mill.
Mike just imagine how many questions i'd have for you and the rest of the gang here.![]()
Bring on the questions, Ken, but the lathe itself will teach you more about metalworking than any other machine in your shop. I can get by without my mill; I cannot get by without my lathe so I agree - get one!
There are tons of threads on this subject and I would read them but I would also suggest you start a thread of your own as you begin your search. Every time we discuss this subject, I learn something from some guy who thought of something that never occurred to me or asks a question that is obvious to some and not others. As you home in on a lathe that interests you, the guys who own that lathe will chime in and then you really learn the nuances of that machine. I love that about the HM community - everyone helps and it is very cool to see.