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Plastic
- Joined
- Sep 13, 2019
- Location
- Lehigh Valley
Very long time reader but have finally come to the time where I need to ask questions myself. I have been researching which lathe will work best for me and came to the conclusion a 10L would best suit.
I am planning to do a combination of basic machining and gunsmithing all from a hobbyist stand point. Machine will be in the garage, no basement or steps.
This past week I am across a SB13 locally that will be sold at a auction and went to look at it last night with a more experienced friend.
He looked it over and gave the thumbs up on the condition, but is not very familiar with SB lathes. (He uses a Sheldon and has had it for years then I have been alive)
So my questions / details
I have not read of any major draw back to a SB13 over a 10L, am I missing something? The machine does have a double tumbler gear box.
What type of chuck attachment would this machine likely have type D1 or L1 and should this a factor in my decision
Finally what is a price point on a SB13? I have not followed them the way I have been watching 10L. This machine does not have much tooling with it and comes with a single 3 jaw chuck.
The SB 13 Serial # is 9664TKX14
5ft table
I will try adding photos today.
Thank you for the help!
I am planning to do a combination of basic machining and gunsmithing all from a hobbyist stand point. Machine will be in the garage, no basement or steps.
This past week I am across a SB13 locally that will be sold at a auction and went to look at it last night with a more experienced friend.
He looked it over and gave the thumbs up on the condition, but is not very familiar with SB lathes. (He uses a Sheldon and has had it for years then I have been alive)
So my questions / details
I have not read of any major draw back to a SB13 over a 10L, am I missing something? The machine does have a double tumbler gear box.
What type of chuck attachment would this machine likely have type D1 or L1 and should this a factor in my decision
Finally what is a price point on a SB13? I have not followed them the way I have been watching 10L. This machine does not have much tooling with it and comes with a single 3 jaw chuck.
The SB 13 Serial # is 9664TKX14
5ft table
I will try adding photos today.
Thank you for the help!