Howdy -
New member here. I’ve read so many threads on gunsmithing lathes that I’m suffering from paralysis by analysis. This is initially a hobby that will later (hopefully) be a side business. I will be taking an NRA machining course this summer as well as getting my FFL. I I will be buying a new lathe soon. I have set aside $8k for start up. I will then add additional equipment over time. My goal right now is to acquire a new gunsmithing lathe and basic / essential tools to focus solely on Rem 700 barreling and chambering. I’m looking for input on where to prioritize my spend. I’ve visited with both Mathews and Grizzly sales folks. I struggling with the lathe purchase. Do I go all in on a Taiwanese e.g. PM1340GT with the “Buy Once, Cry Once” approach or go for a model 4003G?
Thanks for your input!
TX COWDOC
New member here. I’ve read so many threads on gunsmithing lathes that I’m suffering from paralysis by analysis. This is initially a hobby that will later (hopefully) be a side business. I will be taking an NRA machining course this summer as well as getting my FFL. I I will be buying a new lathe soon. I have set aside $8k for start up. I will then add additional equipment over time. My goal right now is to acquire a new gunsmithing lathe and basic / essential tools to focus solely on Rem 700 barreling and chambering. I’m looking for input on where to prioritize my spend. I’ve visited with both Mathews and Grizzly sales folks. I struggling with the lathe purchase. Do I go all in on a Taiwanese e.g. PM1340GT with the “Buy Once, Cry Once” approach or go for a model 4003G?
Thanks for your input!
TX COWDOC