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Jack of all trades with many years experience on big lathes, mills etc.
I'm looking for a smallish but reasonably accurate lathe used or new. Budget is not an issue if I find the right unit.
Needs-
1. Reasonably accurate with little to no slop or taper and ability to make repeatable cuts.
I don't want to fix up a poorly made machine or worn out old one.
2. Big-ish bore. 2" bore very minimum.
I know this is hard to find but a solid requirement.
3. Less than 40" bed but prefer 36" or shorter if possible unless an all in one unit with mill head.
Wants.
1. Power feed because finish looks nicer but not a deal breaker.
2. DRO would be handy if already installed but don't want to mess with installing one myself and can deal without it if slop is reasonable.
3. Single phase 220v power a definite plus but not required.
4. Smaller the better. I make mostly collars, bushings and shafts out of 1-2" round stock.
5. I don't need threading option so a machine without it may save money but not a requirement. If it has it I probably won't use it.
6. Heavy-ish duty. No plastic gears would be nice.
There's probably more I'm forgetting but Hopefully that help get some feedback on models that fit my wants and needs.
If you or anyone you know has a unit that fits the bill please let me know make and model so I can add it to the list to look for when shopping.
Thanks!
I'm looking for a smallish but reasonably accurate lathe used or new. Budget is not an issue if I find the right unit.
Needs-
1. Reasonably accurate with little to no slop or taper and ability to make repeatable cuts.
I don't want to fix up a poorly made machine or worn out old one.
2. Big-ish bore. 2" bore very minimum.
I know this is hard to find but a solid requirement.
3. Less than 40" bed but prefer 36" or shorter if possible unless an all in one unit with mill head.
Wants.
1. Power feed because finish looks nicer but not a deal breaker.
2. DRO would be handy if already installed but don't want to mess with installing one myself and can deal without it if slop is reasonable.
3. Single phase 220v power a definite plus but not required.
4. Smaller the better. I make mostly collars, bushings and shafts out of 1-2" round stock.
5. I don't need threading option so a machine without it may save money but not a requirement. If it has it I probably won't use it.
6. Heavy-ish duty. No plastic gears would be nice.
There's probably more I'm forgetting but Hopefully that help get some feedback on models that fit my wants and needs.
If you or anyone you know has a unit that fits the bill please let me know make and model so I can add it to the list to look for when shopping.
Thanks!
