jack-of-all
Plastic
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- Jun 16, 2006
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Does anyone have a recomendation for a good quality 13" x 40" lathe. we are looking at Clausing and Hardinge is out of our price range. Are there any other brands we should consider? Thanks
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Who makes good quality lathes?
- Thread starter jack-of-all
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ralphe
Aluminum
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- Apr 19, 2004
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- lewiston, idaho,usa
I have had good results with my Lux Matter 14 x 40 lathe which is manufactured in Taiwan. It has many of the characteristics of a tool room machine.
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Plastic
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- Chicago
I'm going tomorrow, but I wanted to get an idea of who to look at so I don't have to hit them all. I'm trying to make the most of my time.
Evan
Titanium
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- Jan 29, 2004
- Location
- Williams Lake, BC, Canada
Standard Modern still makes lathes in Canada. The model 1340 fits your requirement exactly.
http://www.standard-modern.com/Engine.html
http://www.standard-modern.com/Engine.html
Since he said Clausing was out of his price range, I figured SM would be way out of his price range. As I recall the 1340 is in the 10,000 USD realm with *no* tooling at all..no steady rest, nothing. Plus it's kinda light duty compared to Nardini, TOS, etc.
Still, a like new late model used SM 1340 might be a consideration...could probably get a real nice one with tooling in the $4,000 range.
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I just looked in an old Blue Ridge catalog and the SM 1340 "Skillmaster" was base priced at $10,750...and that was over 6 years ago.
Still, a like new late model used SM 1340 might be a consideration...could probably get a real nice one with tooling in the $4,000 range.
(on edit)
I just looked in an old Blue Ridge catalog and the SM 1340 "Skillmaster" was base priced at $10,750...and that was over 6 years ago.
Involute
Aluminum
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- Jan 28, 2004
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- Memphis, MI
I like my Romi (Bridgeport), but the price for a new one is in the $12K-$16K range I'm guessing.
Evan
Titanium
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- Jan 29, 2004
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- Williams Lake, BC, Canada
He said "Hardinge is out of our price range", not Clausing.
Michael C
Cast Iron
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- Oct 4, 2002
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- Lane County, Oregon
What about Cadillac or Webb? Both are stout machines that seem to hold up to heavy use. The ones I have seen make similar size Clausing seem rather light duty.
Michael
Michael
shapeaholic
Stainless
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- Oct 14, 2003
- Location
- Kemptville Ontario, Canada
J-O-A:
I second the S-M 1340 lathe.
I have one and "love it" These are well thought of here in Canada, good parts and technical support. Many of these lathes can be found in repair shops and tech schools. (an Instructor once told me that he figured they had to be good because the students would find a way to break then if they could)
Used S-M 1340 with a small amount of tooling usually sells here for under $3000 cdn depending on the age.
My 1340 was built in 1972, and came from a college it needed some tlc, but the hard ways don't show much wear, and the headstock is still like new. Spindle bearings are tapered rollers, and about 6" in dia.
PM member Mebfab had one for sale a while back.
Pete
I second the S-M 1340 lathe.
I have one and "love it" These are well thought of here in Canada, good parts and technical support. Many of these lathes can be found in repair shops and tech schools. (an Instructor once told me that he figured they had to be good because the students would find a way to break then if they could)
Used S-M 1340 with a small amount of tooling usually sells here for under $3000 cdn depending on the age.
My 1340 was built in 1972, and came from a college it needed some tlc, but the hard ways don't show much wear, and the headstock is still like new. Spindle bearings are tapered rollers, and about 6" in dia.
PM member Mebfab had one for sale a while back.
Pete
I'm not a great role model, and most have bought more lathes than I have.
Having said that... I would buy a better quality older model than a new lesser model.
Also, consider what the machine will be doing. Older US built may not have metric threading. All things being equal... weight, is a good thing.
Having said that... I would buy a better quality older model than a new lesser model.
Also, consider what the machine will be doing. Older US built may not have metric threading. All things being equal... weight, is a good thing.
MitsTech
Stainless
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- New Jersey
http://cgi.ebay.com/13-X-40-STANDARD-MODERN-ENGINE-LATHE-S-N-8057_W0QQitemZ170002412293QQihZ007QQcategoryZ97230QQssPageNameZWD1VQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
Just found that looking around on Ebay.
Look at the other auctions; apparently that dealer likes blue...
Just found that looking around on Ebay.
Look at the other auctions; apparently that dealer likes blue...
Hmmm...I see Yoder slathered some of his famous blue porch paint on yet another victim. Seems to come with nothing other than a 3 jaw chuck.
I'd hold out for a nicer one with original paint, 5C collet lever, more chucks, steady rest, etc...esp at that price.
I'd hold out for a nicer one with original paint, 5C collet lever, more chucks, steady rest, etc...esp at that price.
Evan
Titanium
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- Jan 29, 2004
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- Williams Lake, BC, Canada
BTW, there were some rumours going around that Standard Modern was importing some of their components from offshore, such as castings. I called them and asked about this. The rep I spoke to just laughed and she invited me to visit the plant and have a look for myself. All parts are made in Canada or the US.
nameH10
Cast Iron
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- Sep 12, 2005
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- Highland, IN
For 5k you would think this yoder guy could take some better pictures. Maybe 2 pictures even. I'm with DT on this one, that blue paint is terrible.
