TheShockHowse
Plastic
- Joined
- May 19, 2020
Hi. I'm new to machines and while I've used them, I've never owned one. I'm a suspension shop owner and looking to get my first lathe. Manual is great, and while I need a accuracy, I don't need fancy. I'll be working primarily with aluminum, but also medical stainless, brass, and some plastics. Largest diameters will be tube stock up to 40mm in diameter and up to 2 feet of travel would be great. I need enough power to bore a 15mm hole through brass and stainless.
I'm looking for recommendations on how to approach purchasing a lathe, likely used. Things like where, what to look for, tool recommendations, how much I should expect to spend. Any advice is welcome. Thanks in advance.
I'm looking for recommendations on how to approach purchasing a lathe, likely used. Things like where, what to look for, tool recommendations, how much I should expect to spend. Any advice is welcome. Thanks in advance.