Hey Guys,
Thanks in advance for any responses.
To frame to a conversation I should explain that I am very much a novice, I currently have an S&B 1024 VSL lathe. I did my research before buying a lathe and wanted something with good features, was sturdy and could produce some accurate work - I initially looked for a Hardinge HLV-H or a Schaublin 102 VM but just couldn't find one at a reasonable price relative to the condition.
The 1024 came up and I did a bit of research to find they are a very respected lathe so I bought it, My workshop is reasonably sized and I have 3 phase power so I thought why not.
I have not been using it for very long but I am pretty happy with it, I only use it for hobby use so it's ample for whatever I may throw at it.
But now a Schaublin 102 VM has come up at what seems like a reasonable price and I have to say that I am tempted.
I am only considering it because the Schaublin is smaller and probably more suited to the kind of work that I do and while sp-ace is not too much of an issue in my workshop the smaller Schaublin would fit better in my workshop.
I have never used a Schaublin so I am hoping by reputation more than anything but has anyone out there got an opinion?
does the VSL have features that the Schaublin does not that I may miss or does the Schaublin have features that the VSL does not have that may be useful?
I appreciate any advice given
Regards
Ricky
Thanks in advance for any responses.
To frame to a conversation I should explain that I am very much a novice, I currently have an S&B 1024 VSL lathe. I did my research before buying a lathe and wanted something with good features, was sturdy and could produce some accurate work - I initially looked for a Hardinge HLV-H or a Schaublin 102 VM but just couldn't find one at a reasonable price relative to the condition.
The 1024 came up and I did a bit of research to find they are a very respected lathe so I bought it, My workshop is reasonably sized and I have 3 phase power so I thought why not.
I have not been using it for very long but I am pretty happy with it, I only use it for hobby use so it's ample for whatever I may throw at it.
But now a Schaublin 102 VM has come up at what seems like a reasonable price and I have to say that I am tempted.
I am only considering it because the Schaublin is smaller and probably more suited to the kind of work that I do and while sp-ace is not too much of an issue in my workshop the smaller Schaublin would fit better in my workshop.
I have never used a Schaublin so I am hoping by reputation more than anything but has anyone out there got an opinion?
does the VSL have features that the Schaublin does not that I may miss or does the Schaublin have features that the VSL does not have that may be useful?
I appreciate any advice given
Regards
Ricky