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    King Canada 7"x12" mini lathe, $1200, Red Deer, AB

    Good points thanks, I am now leaning more toward these two units.
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    King Canada 7"x12" mini lathe, $1200, Red Deer, AB

    I see your point regarding lath vs mill, makes sense! At this current time $200 is decently significant to me for a hobby, but you are right do I want those two machines enough, they are the lowest entry model for both types. I am typically a proponent of by "once cry once", but most of my...
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    King Canada 7"x12" mini lathe, $1200, Red Deer, AB

    Thanks for that well thought out message, much appreciated!
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    King Canada 7"x12" mini lathe, $1200, Red Deer, AB

    To add some info, he'd be driving it to my place not crating and shipping. I guess I am just asking at $1600 ($800 each) with a handful of extras is that worth it in your experienced eyes or not? I am in no rush, would I use it earlier if I bought it, yes, but need it right away no. At...
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    King Canada 7"x12" mini lathe, $1200, Red Deer, AB

    Interesting insight. For me most of what I have needed to date has been milled, but some needs for lathe too, what would be a good example of milling with a lathe? If this is the case then maybe a package like this is a good intro, though I still feel the price is too much at $1800, thoughts...
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    King Canada 7"x12" mini lathe, $1200, Red Deer, AB

    All thank you for the input, I am looking to do smaller to medium misc hobby/prototyping activities, mainly milling only because this fellow is selling bith am I considering the lathe this early. It gets expensive to sub out small shaft (2in OD x 6in long) modifications, or drilling/milling...
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    King Canada 7"x12" mini lathe, $1200, Red Deer, AB

    Thanks for sharing your experience, much appreciated!!
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    King Canads mini milling/drilling machine, $1200, Red Deer, AB

    Thoughts for a newbie such as my self trying to get into the hobby for $1800 for the pair (with the lathe he has list) delivered to me? I don't want too pay too much as I might want to upgrade in the near future if I enjoy machining. Otherwise I keep saving for a long time for a LMS machine (I...
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    King Canada 7"x12" mini lathe, $1200, Red Deer, AB

    Thoughts for a newbie such as my self trying to get into the hobby for $1800 for the pair delivered to me? I don't want too pay too much as I might want to upgrade in the near future if I enjoy machining
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