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We have an illness George. We always look for the next best and greatest rather than being content with what we have. The Chipmaster was on my bucket list for small lathes and now that I have the best example of a metric Chippie I have ever seen (and possibly the straightest of any for that matter), I still seem to looking.
The premium machines are lovely but accessories for them are very hard to come by and if you find them, they require the sale of a body part or two to fund. I was nearly relieved to have not gotten the machine as I have all the equipment I need for the Chippie, steadies, tool post and holders, full set of change gears, chucks, back plates, dogs etc... If I had to get the accessories for the Holbrook it would take a long time and a great deal of money. I would have done it but in the meantime I would have reduced flexibility on the lathe.
I too love old machines and have a garage packed with them - most from the 60's.
I will be checking this lathe out this Thursday:
It looks to be in great shape and was THE premium toolroom lathe built in the USSR. It is only 20 minutes drive from me so it will be interesting.
Paul.
The premium machines are lovely but accessories for them are very hard to come by and if you find them, they require the sale of a body part or two to fund. I was nearly relieved to have not gotten the machine as I have all the equipment I need for the Chippie, steadies, tool post and holders, full set of change gears, chucks, back plates, dogs etc... If I had to get the accessories for the Holbrook it would take a long time and a great deal of money. I would have done it but in the meantime I would have reduced flexibility on the lathe.
I too love old machines and have a garage packed with them - most from the 60's.
I will be checking this lathe out this Thursday:
It looks to be in great shape and was THE premium toolroom lathe built in the USSR. It is only 20 minutes drive from me so it will be interesting.
Paul.