Hi all.
Wanting to purchase a good quality lathe (and milling machine) that must offer the following:
Fit on benchtop.
Minimum 500mm between centres.
Thread cutting gearbox.
Require no ‘fixing’ from new to start using (quality).
There seems to be a massive gap between cheap Chinese stuff and hi-end / used industrial equipment. I’m looking for a level above hobby stuff.
I’m in England / Europe. The only brands I can identify that offer the above have all had worrying reviews in terms of quality.
SIEG
WARCO
OPTIMUM
Any advice (other than buy a big used professional machine) appreciated.
Wanting to purchase a good quality lathe (and milling machine) that must offer the following:
Fit on benchtop.
Minimum 500mm between centres.
Thread cutting gearbox.
Require no ‘fixing’ from new to start using (quality).
There seems to be a massive gap between cheap Chinese stuff and hi-end / used industrial equipment. I’m looking for a level above hobby stuff.
I’m in England / Europe. The only brands I can identify that offer the above have all had worrying reviews in terms of quality.
SIEG
WARCO
OPTIMUM
Any advice (other than buy a big used professional machine) appreciated.