I retired 2 years ago and believe it or not have about wiped out my Honey Do list so I'm looking for a new toy.
I'm leaning towards a SB lathe due to their popularity and available parts. I don't want a project like this one
South Bend Heavy 1 Lathe - tools - by owner - sale
From my reading here it's be$t to get a fully tooled one instead of buying the lathe then looking to outfit it.
I don't have any real projects in mind, just looking for enjoyment and a fun way to exercise my mind. You never know … I might decide to become a machinist when I grow up.
I'm not quite sure why the SB Heavy 10's command more $$$ than larger 12-16 inch units. At least that’s what it appears to be on eBay. Can someone comment on this ?
I'm in W. Texas so the pickings are slim. The good news is I have time to go pick one up …. It's not like I have to be back on Monday morning. LOL