Hi all
I'm looking to get into metal machining as a hobby. After watching videos online of people using lathes other metal cutting machines awhile ago its always been my dream to have a small space with a lathe and mill just to tinker about building stuff. Two weeks ago I noticed the above machines pop up locally for sale and I mentioned to my friends how disappointed I was that I have no garage to use them. Turns out my friend is going to give me a 3.5m x 1.6m space in his for a good price.
I'm looking to purchase the two machines but I feel the lathe is over valued for its condition plus its going to need a rotary converter to run. I don't really know much about the mill apart from its very compact.
The machines are being sold as the last owner is no longer with us so its down to me to inspect and discover any issues. If anyone could offer any advice with either machine and their value i would greatly appreciate it. I don't have many pictures to post but I have a 2nd visit to inspect them so will post more later.
Smart & Brown 1024 £1800
Thiel Duplex 155 £2200
I'm looking to get into metal machining as a hobby. After watching videos online of people using lathes other metal cutting machines awhile ago its always been my dream to have a small space with a lathe and mill just to tinker about building stuff. Two weeks ago I noticed the above machines pop up locally for sale and I mentioned to my friends how disappointed I was that I have no garage to use them. Turns out my friend is going to give me a 3.5m x 1.6m space in his for a good price.
I'm looking to purchase the two machines but I feel the lathe is over valued for its condition plus its going to need a rotary converter to run. I don't really know much about the mill apart from its very compact.
The machines are being sold as the last owner is no longer with us so its down to me to inspect and discover any issues. If anyone could offer any advice with either machine and their value i would greatly appreciate it. I don't have many pictures to post but I have a 2nd visit to inspect them so will post more later.
Smart & Brown 1024 £1800
Thiel Duplex 155 £2200