Hi,
I know this topic is frequently posted, but am seeking some advice with some new lathes on the market. I have just finished saving for a lathe and associated tooling. I currently live in Canberra, but move around every two years or so due to work. Because of this I am seeking a lathe less than 200 kg and have a budget of around $2000 (for just the lathe, I have extra for tooling). I don't have any specific projects in mind, but would like to get as much capacity as possible within the weight budget.
I bought a mill from Titan a few years ago and am not happy with the fit finish, so am very keen to get advice before I proceed with this. I would love to go for something old an second hand, but will save that until I can buy something heavy. Right now I am not convinced that the old hobby lathes offer enough value for what they go for, and I would prefer not to have to drive to collect anything if I can avoid it.
The options I am looking at are:
10x22 lathe from ozmestore. http://ift.tt/1GbXo6Q
Looks same as grizzly G0602 which is very popular in US. I am concerned about likely limited support/warranty from the ebay store, but as far as features go this looks like the best bet at this point. Also like that it comes with stand/4 jaw chuck unlike other options.
Optimum TU2506V from Hafco. http://ift.tt/1B0Srz5
I am concerned by the small cross slide travel (110mm) given that this lathe has a 250mm swing. Surely this would mean that parts cannot be faced above 220mm or so?
AL250G from Hafco. http://ift.tt/1GbXlbm
I do not like the lack of imperial threading as one of the projects I have in mind requires them. I am also concerned about poor reputation over the years.
FI-610 from paramount browns. http://ift.tt/1B0Spag
The short cross slide travel (110mm) for a 280mm swing also concerns me for this lathe, but does have larger swing, and comes with 4 jaw. This is also at the upper limit of weights that I can go for.
I am also open to any other options/suggestions.
Thanks for any help you can offer.
Mick.
I know this topic is frequently posted, but am seeking some advice with some new lathes on the market. I have just finished saving for a lathe and associated tooling. I currently live in Canberra, but move around every two years or so due to work. Because of this I am seeking a lathe less than 200 kg and have a budget of around $2000 (for just the lathe, I have extra for tooling). I don't have any specific projects in mind, but would like to get as much capacity as possible within the weight budget.
I bought a mill from Titan a few years ago and am not happy with the fit finish, so am very keen to get advice before I proceed with this. I would love to go for something old an second hand, but will save that until I can buy something heavy. Right now I am not convinced that the old hobby lathes offer enough value for what they go for, and I would prefer not to have to drive to collect anything if I can avoid it.
The options I am looking at are:
10x22 lathe from ozmestore. http://ift.tt/1GbXo6Q
Looks same as grizzly G0602 which is very popular in US. I am concerned about likely limited support/warranty from the ebay store, but as far as features go this looks like the best bet at this point. Also like that it comes with stand/4 jaw chuck unlike other options.
Optimum TU2506V from Hafco. http://ift.tt/1B0Srz5
I am concerned by the small cross slide travel (110mm) given that this lathe has a 250mm swing. Surely this would mean that parts cannot be faced above 220mm or so?
AL250G from Hafco. http://ift.tt/1GbXlbm
I do not like the lack of imperial threading as one of the projects I have in mind requires them. I am also concerned about poor reputation over the years.
FI-610 from paramount browns. http://ift.tt/1B0Spag
The short cross slide travel (110mm) for a 280mm swing also concerns me for this lathe, but does have larger swing, and comes with 4 jaw. This is also at the upper limit of weights that I can go for.
I am also open to any other options/suggestions.
Thanks for any help you can offer.
Mick.
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