Ebrownie
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After comprehensively reading through fabromans AusEx thread from 2013, I decided that I really need to have a metal lathe at some point. I did some researching and it looks like decent lathes are pretty dang expensive.
I looked at some of the 7x12" mini lathes, but it sounds like they can't do much metal work and are kinda crappy quality. And then I looked at a 10x20" shop fox lathe, which seems to be of better quality but is almost 3 times the price. I also thought about buying a lathe used, but I didn't find much on Craigslist.
So, what kind of lathes do you guys own (if you have one)? can they cut metal good? Is there any other place where I could find used ones besides Craigslist? Any input is appreciated
https://www.amazon.com/Central-Machinery-Precision-Mini-Lathe/dp/B006ZB9W6Q?tag=maxcnash-20
https://www.amazon.com/Grizzly-G8688-Metal-Lathe-12-Inch/dp/B0000DCZ7D?tag=maxcnash-20
https://www.amazon.com/M1016-10-Inch-20-Inch-Metal-Lathe/dp/B001R23SAO?tag=maxcnash-20
I looked at some of the 7x12" mini lathes, but it sounds like they can't do much metal work and are kinda crappy quality. And then I looked at a 10x20" shop fox lathe, which seems to be of better quality but is almost 3 times the price. I also thought about buying a lathe used, but I didn't find much on Craigslist.
So, what kind of lathes do you guys own (if you have one)? can they cut metal good? Is there any other place where I could find used ones besides Craigslist? Any input is appreciated
https://www.amazon.com/Central-Machinery-Precision-Mini-Lathe/dp/B006ZB9W6Q?tag=maxcnash-20
https://www.amazon.com/Grizzly-G8688-Metal-Lathe-12-Inch/dp/B0000DCZ7D?tag=maxcnash-20
https://www.amazon.com/M1016-10-Inch-20-Inch-Metal-Lathe/dp/B001R23SAO?tag=maxcnash-20