Hey guys,
Not used to working with such small parts but I need to make some small parts. I'm looking for a mini lathe, the best there is. I have no idea what is good or bad in this size machinery. If price were no object which mini lathe would you like to have. I need a starting point as to what to look for. Browsed the Cabin Fever Expo. Other than Little Machine Shop I didn't come up with much.
Thanks,
Ron
Thanks guys,
The Schaublin looks nice as do the LatheMaster and The Little Machine Shop.
This gives me a start as to where to look.
I'm afraid of ordering from the UK with all their taxes and the freight.
Regards,
Ron
Hope replies keep coming.
Ron,
I think the bottom line is to get the biggest lathe you can afford and have room for. I don't think I've ever heard anyone say they wish they had a smaller lathe.
Ed
I had a zillion 1/16" holes to drill in some small parts once and it was a pain with my 10" SB. Prob would have been a breeze with my little 6x12...Bob
(04-14-2014, 05:04 PM)EdK Wrote: [ -> ]I would seriously consider this 8x14 lathe from Lathemaster. I researched the 8x lathes some time back and the consensus was that the Lathemaster was the best of the bunch.
http://www.lathemaster.com/LATHEMASTER8x14Lathe.htm
Ed
I started the lathemaster yahoo group moons ago...Bob
(04-17-2014, 08:05 AM)aametalmaster Wrote: [ -> ] (04-14-2014, 05:04 PM)EdK Wrote: [ -> ]I would seriously consider this 8x14 lathe from Lathemaster. I researched the 8x lathes some time back and the consensus was that the Lathemaster was the best of the bunch.
http://www.lathemaster.com/LATHEMASTER8x14Lathe.htm
Ed
I started the lathemaster yahoo group moons ago...Bob
Do any of the mini lathes have a quick change gear box? Sorry, I just don't know.
Ron
I was advised to look at the Precision Matthews. Would you rather have (1) Little Machine Shop Lathe, (2) Lathemaster, (3) Precision Matthews ?
Ron