I came across a clean 12x24 at an estate sale, its branded as a Precision Bench Lathe DSL-1224 BH, made in Taiwan in the late 80's. Its wired up to a 110 volt outlet, comes with all the original accessories. The 4 jaw looks like it was never used, still in the original box coated in grease. Paint looks good, looks like it was kept fairly clean, some rust on the lead screw etc.
Any idea if parts are available for these? It has the gear change levers, 2 on the front. Looks different than the current 12x24's I've seen. It specs a 1 3/8" spindle thru hole.
I've been thinking about a new PM1030V for a while, but the used market lets me get into a bigger lathe.
I appreciate feedback on the brand name, never heard of it myself. I may bid on it. It runs smooth, very clean for the age. But, I've been looking at little 9" South Bends and Logans so it looks much newer. I keep telling myself I should get a 12", just don't want to spend much on one. I want to use it for making small punch dies primarily. 1" A2 round bar is about the largest diameter I use now, but having room to grow is nice too.
Any idea if parts are available for these? It has the gear change levers, 2 on the front. Looks different than the current 12x24's I've seen. It specs a 1 3/8" spindle thru hole.
I've been thinking about a new PM1030V for a while, but the used market lets me get into a bigger lathe.
I appreciate feedback on the brand name, never heard of it myself. I may bid on it. It runs smooth, very clean for the age. But, I've been looking at little 9" South Bends and Logans so it looks much newer. I keep telling myself I should get a 12", just don't want to spend much on one. I want to use it for making small punch dies primarily. 1" A2 round bar is about the largest diameter I use now, but having room to grow is nice too.
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