aarongough
Stainless
- Joined
- Oct 27, 2014
- Location
- Toronto, Canada
Hey All,
I am looking for a decent small lathe to use for prototype work in my small shop. Floor space is at a premium so I'm looking for something that is sturdy but compact.
I have owned a couple of import lathes and don't wish to go that route again. I would prefer to spend time restoring fixing a decent older machine, rather than 'restoring' a shitty brand new one
Ideal specs:
10x20 - 13x30"
1.5" spindle bore
Gearbox for power feed and threads. Would prefer metric and imperial threads without change gear, but I'm flexible on that.
Electrical: flexible. I can do a motor swap, run off VFD, or run off 3 phase with no issues.
Price: Ideally sub $3k. I'm fine with a project.
Thanks in advance!
-Aaron
I am looking for a decent small lathe to use for prototype work in my small shop. Floor space is at a premium so I'm looking for something that is sturdy but compact.
I have owned a couple of import lathes and don't wish to go that route again. I would prefer to spend time restoring fixing a decent older machine, rather than 'restoring' a shitty brand new one
Ideal specs:
10x20 - 13x30"
1.5" spindle bore
Gearbox for power feed and threads. Would prefer metric and imperial threads without change gear, but I'm flexible on that.
Electrical: flexible. I can do a motor swap, run off VFD, or run off 3 phase with no issues.
Price: Ideally sub $3k. I'm fine with a project.
Thanks in advance!
-Aaron