So I have been planning on getting my own lathe to start making my own hosts. Which lathe do you guys suggest to use as best for my money and will do the job well. The one im currently thinking is MicroLux 7x16 Mini Lathe
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Lathe suggestions?
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A South Bend is the one I would get they have the best rep and the tightest tollerances
for a small lathe if I could do it all over again that would be my pick a South Bend
for a small lathe if I could do it all over again that would be my pick a South Bend
Thanks but I couldn't find a small one sold by them, but I'll keep looking. Just to let you know everyone here on the forum greatly appreciates what you do. :thanks:
A South Bend is the one I would get they have the best rep and the tightest tollerances
for a small lathe if I could do it all over again that would be my pick a South Bend
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I've read some complaints about Microlux's version of the Seig SC2 (the one you linked to). Take what you want from it. I can't comment myself.
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A South Bend is the one I would get they have the best rep and the tightest tollerances
for a small lathe if I could do it all over again that would be my pick a South Bend
Good advice Jeff!!
I have access to one, very nice lathes
@bhwollen, if you want a south bend, try craigslist or fleebay for a used one.
Maybe lurk these guys a bit for some guidance:
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I'm a member of that forum, they are very helpful.
Here are some other links which my prove usefully for you
LittleMachineShop.com - tooling, parts, and accessories for bench top machinists
Micro-Mark: The Small Tool Specialists
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