TorchHypnosis
Plastic
- Joined
- Apr 8, 2019
- Location
- Lacey WA, USA
I am trying to decide on a decent mini lathe to get. I require:
(1) Customer service/parts availability
(2) Dual direction rotation
(3) Fairly precise stock chuck
What I am grinding is graphite, so a 3/4 HP motor should be fine as I don't need the torque. Our manufacturing process requires the motor to run at low speeds for 10 minute intervals with a 1 minute break between intervals. It would be handy if I could get accessories for it (such as milling bed attachment), but not necessary. I am trying to spend about $1000, so my options are fairly limited. What I do not want is to buy "more machine than I need". I do not want something with a large footprint. I only need a 6" swing and about 12" between centers. Does anyone have any recommendations?
Thanks for reading!
(1) Customer service/parts availability
(2) Dual direction rotation
(3) Fairly precise stock chuck
What I am grinding is graphite, so a 3/4 HP motor should be fine as I don't need the torque. Our manufacturing process requires the motor to run at low speeds for 10 minute intervals with a 1 minute break between intervals. It would be handy if I could get accessories for it (such as milling bed attachment), but not necessary. I am trying to spend about $1000, so my options are fairly limited. What I do not want is to buy "more machine than I need". I do not want something with a large footprint. I only need a 6" swing and about 12" between centers. Does anyone have any recommendations?
Thanks for reading!