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  1. DouglasFab

    Acra Turn PC-36

    It’s got 3 - 3 jaw chucks, a nice Japanese 4 jaw, a faceplate and live centre.
  2. DouglasFab

    Acra Turn PC-36

    I found another thread where you asked for someone’s email to send them a copy of the manual that you have, would you mind sending it to me as well? I’ll PM you my email.
  3. DouglasFab

    Acra Turn PC-36

    Well it looked pretty good to me so I bought it! Just gotta figure out how to get it out of there now, there is only about 6’3” of headroom and some gravel to get past but I’ll find a way. Time to find a manual for it and do some reading on moving lathes.
  4. DouglasFab

    Acra Turn PC-36

    I should be taking a look tonight if the seller can make it. I know the basics of inspecting one, anyone have some smart tips I might not have thought of? And stay away David! Lol
  5. DouglasFab

    Acra Turn PC-36

    That’s what I thought, seems low risk even if I don’t like it. Trying to get out and see it tonight just waiting to hear back from the seller
  6. DouglasFab

    Acra Turn PC-36

    Look at this post on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/share/jbC71shB2AbTuFPa/?mibextid=79PoIi Seems like a a decent deal, I’m considering picking it up to learn on until I decide which newer or better lathe to buy. I saw one of these posted on here in the past and people seemed to think they...
  7. DouglasFab

    Hello from Surrey

    Yup that’s the thread I was reading, didn’t realize it was yours! It was a good read for someone like me.
  8. DouglasFab

    Hello from Surrey

    A lot of good advice and things to consider here, thanks again to everyone. Proxule’s comment on the quality of Precision Mathew’s has got me more willing to accept the higher prices. Their PM 1340 GMT ultra high precision looks so nice, then I see an 11k USD price tag once I add a stand and...
  9. DouglasFab

    Hello from Surrey

    Lol I wish, I do have a pretty good budget for a hobby sized machine but I think that’s getting a bit high for me. I’m interested in everyone’s opinion on Precision Mathew’s vs Craftex vs King vs Grizzly. They all appear to use the same casting and mostly just rebrand it, I’m sure they do a bit...
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