hend.engineering
Aluminum
- Joined
- Jul 30, 2019
Hi,
I'm looking to update my workshop and move on from my 70s Harrison 15" lathe and into the world of CNC. (Already got rid of the AJAX knee mill for a Haas Vfoe...)
So, what would anybody recommend as the best bang for buck lathe?
Old or new, well known vs. unknown, I'm all ears and would be interested to see if there is any concensus in the response!
I'm probably in the game of £10grand cash or seeking out the best value loan / finance deal and most importantly want to edge towards something not too costly to repair. It's no good if it lasts a week and there's no parts left in the world...
Capability. Not sure, my work has ranged from model engineering parts to as big as my lathe can handle, so it's a job narrowing the requirement down. I'm thinking Field of dreams - If you "own a cnc lathe", "work will" come.
I know, this machine may not even exist but as above, let me know your thoughts either way.
Thanks, Tom.
I'm looking to update my workshop and move on from my 70s Harrison 15" lathe and into the world of CNC. (Already got rid of the AJAX knee mill for a Haas Vfoe...)
So, what would anybody recommend as the best bang for buck lathe?
Old or new, well known vs. unknown, I'm all ears and would be interested to see if there is any concensus in the response!
I'm probably in the game of £10grand cash or seeking out the best value loan / finance deal and most importantly want to edge towards something not too costly to repair. It's no good if it lasts a week and there's no parts left in the world...
Capability. Not sure, my work has ranged from model engineering parts to as big as my lathe can handle, so it's a job narrowing the requirement down. I'm thinking Field of dreams - If you "own a cnc lathe", "work will" come.
I know, this machine may not even exist but as above, let me know your thoughts either way.
Thanks, Tom.