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    Another ELS build in the works

    I’ve decided to add an ELS to my CX709 13x24 lathe. I realized it’ll be a while before I can replace it as I’d rather add a mill first. I’ll update the thread as I make progress. I‘ve ordered one of John‘s (from the forum) kits and now need to decide on electronics. Electronics are completely...
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    Sun shine machine corp Rml1440

    Saw this watching the other auction. Located in chalk river , On https://www.govdeals.com/index.cfm?fa=Main.Item&itemid=840&acctid=21385
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    Yunnan CY-L1640G Simcoe Govdeals

    One went for $3200 all in. Do you think they got a deal?
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    Yunnan CY-L1640G Simcoe Govdeals

    The lathes are currently at $1600.
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    Yunnan CY-L1640G Simcoe Govdeals

    Anyone know anything about yunnan lathes? I can’t find much info on them. Following the auction, mostly out of curiosity.
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    Grip 13x40 $3000 Montreal

    I think it’s a very fair price. Unfortunately it’s an 8 hour drive, otherwise I likely wouldn’t of posted.
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    Grip 13x40 $3000 Montreal

    Found this searching for lathes. Bit too far of a drive right now. Contacted the seller, still available and he says it comes with some stuff, but didn’t tell me what. https://m.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1222535275063009/
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    Next lathe?

    I kinda forgot about that option, probably because I was focused on getting away from change gears. Gun smithing may have been an exaggeration, at this point I’m more interested in doing my own barrels and action truing. Lots of good advise here, lots of options. Now I just need something to...
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    Next lathe?

    Thanks for the comments, I appreciate all the input. A few bits to ponder. Mainly I want to thread 1 1/16 x16 and 5/8x24, and I don’t want to be switching gears every time i do a barrel. I appreciate some folks enjoy every moment of garage time, I‘m still at the point where every moment in...
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    Next lathe?

    I’m already thinking about my next lathe, I currently have a Craftex cx709 that I like, but I now see where mass and rigidity come into play. Ive also realized change gears are going to get old fast for me. I think I’m after something in the 14x40 range with at least a 1.5 inch spindle bore and...
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