Yes that is my concern, most of those import lathes are all the same just
rebranded with different accessories. I see the HiTorque is the better one
but even then I've seen a lot of complaints.
This grizzly gets much better reviews but still, an import and cheap for
what it is.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000M67TJ2/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B000M67TJ2&linkCode=as2&tag=metallathereviews-20&linkId=ZPTWAZAATKLJAFY7
I found an American manufacturer Sherline they make some really nice
looking mini lathes that have all sorts of options for CNC conversion -
could be a fun intro to high-precision machining:
http://www.sherline.com/
Prices are still a bit high though, although it's made in the USA which for
tools means a great deal to me (it's funny I tend to go with imports for
almost anything else but USA tools are very high quality).
I'll continue to look around I found a lot of craigs list but its mostly
older super-huge stuff and I really just want a decent dench top lathe that
has very high accuracy.
Matt
On Mon, Nov 23, 2015 at 11:46 AM, bill <william_b_noble@xxxxxxx> wrote:
> DO NOT buy that grizzly lathe, it most assuredly will disappoint. It is
> not
> up to the ridgidity nor does it come with the tooling you will need to turn
> all metals. A southbend 9 or 10 heavy would be good, a piece of imported
> junk will not be. Look for a used lathe that comes with tooling. I have a
> 12" Logan that I do a lot of work in steel with, even that lacks rigidity
> when making certain cuts, but it is vastly better than the harbor freight
> or
> grizzly stuff. Use-enco.com is a good site if you insist on new imports,
> it
> has better quality. Littlemachineshop.com specializes in supporting home
> machinsists and has a range of small imports. I would suggest you do some
> research and use craigslist and tool dealers and maybe even ebay to find
> something - I got my lathe through craigslist.
>
> -----Original Message-----
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> Table top Metal lathe>>
>
> http://www.sears.com/grizzly-9inch-x-19inch-bench-lathe/p-SPM1126610614?hlSe
> llerId=29429&sid=IDx20110310x00001i&kpid=SPM1126610614&kispla=SPM1126610614
>
> -----Original Message-----
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> Subject: [TCML] Wanted tabletop metal lathe
>
> Hi all, im looking to buy a decent metal lathe for small project work. I
> want something to turn up to 3-4 inches maybe less all metals and plastics
> some wood.
>
> Used is fine if in good condition. If you know anyone selling or have
> suggestions please so let me know.
>
> Price range flexible probably not more than a couple thousand would like to
> spend less than $1000.
>
> Thanks!
>
> Matt
>
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