Hello everyone
This is my first post on any forum about this hobby. I have been interested in machining since I can remember. I have played around with wood lathes, brake lathes, valve grinding machines and other various fabrication equipment but never a "full on" metal lathe or mill. I am to a point in life where I am ready to buy my "FIRST" metal lathe. Like other hobbies I have been and am sill involved with this one has so many options to choose from. I am looking to keep my budget around the $1500 mark for everything. I could possibly fudge a little but this is my entry point budget. I have been looking at the Grizzly Model: G0602. I am unsure if this is what I should start with. I do not have any particular projects in mind but dont want to be too limited either. I have shied away from the harbor freight models due to the amount of work and modification to the machine to make it right according to the reviews I have read. The 7/xx machines seam too limited in my mind but I do have a habit of going overboard. hahaha! So I would really appreciate everyone's opinion and recommendations. PS I am also looking to add a small mill in the future if all goes well with the lathe.
This is my first post on any forum about this hobby. I have been interested in machining since I can remember. I have played around with wood lathes, brake lathes, valve grinding machines and other various fabrication equipment but never a "full on" metal lathe or mill. I am to a point in life where I am ready to buy my "FIRST" metal lathe. Like other hobbies I have been and am sill involved with this one has so many options to choose from. I am looking to keep my budget around the $1500 mark for everything. I could possibly fudge a little but this is my entry point budget. I have been looking at the Grizzly Model: G0602. I am unsure if this is what I should start with. I do not have any particular projects in mind but dont want to be too limited either. I have shied away from the harbor freight models due to the amount of work and modification to the machine to make it right according to the reviews I have read. The 7/xx machines seam too limited in my mind but I do have a habit of going overboard. hahaha! So I would really appreciate everyone's opinion and recommendations. PS I am also looking to add a small mill in the future if all goes well with the lathe.