I have a Micro-Mark Microlux 7 X 14(#82710) mini-lathe.
I've been doing some reading and I've come to the conclusion that it would be desirable not to have to shift between high and low gears and more importantly for me, have a machine that makes less noise.
So I was considering upgrading to a newer mini-lathe with a brush-less motor.
But first, I know mods and upgrades are common on lathes like mine and I wanted to ask if it was plausible to change out the present motor instead of buying a whole new lathe. (Specifically, is spending $1300 plus shipping for the Micro-Mark Microlux 7 X 16 (#84631) really worth it?).
Any advice would be appreciated.
Darren Harris
Staten Island, New York.
I've been doing some reading and I've come to the conclusion that it would be desirable not to have to shift between high and low gears and more importantly for me, have a machine that makes less noise.
So I was considering upgrading to a newer mini-lathe with a brush-less motor.
But first, I know mods and upgrades are common on lathes like mine and I wanted to ask if it was plausible to change out the present motor instead of buying a whole new lathe. (Specifically, is spending $1300 plus shipping for the Micro-Mark Microlux 7 X 16 (#84631) really worth it?).
Any advice would be appreciated.
Darren Harris
Staten Island, New York.
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