Looking to upgrade my old Mars 5 inch lathe. Have got beady eye on a Hafco AL320g in near new condition. It is around 2 years old, had light use and will come in around the $1500 to $1600 mark. I do light machining for auto repair and the occasional small job for myself. May be turning some disk/drum brakes for club members if I can get the jig right.
Is this lathe a reasonable machine? I am well aware that it is Chinese and that it is not "tool room" quality as far as accuracy goes but I managed to machine a hydraulic pin for my mates engine lift on the old Mars so I am guessing this may do better again?
Opinions, good and bad very welcome
regards
Old Hutcho
Is this lathe a reasonable machine? I am well aware that it is Chinese and that it is not "tool room" quality as far as accuracy goes but I managed to machine a hydraulic pin for my mates engine lift on the old Mars so I am guessing this may do better again?
Opinions, good and bad very welcome
regards
Old Hutcho
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