With gas nearing $2 per liter I'm not sure you could make the drive on $500 worth of fuel.
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10-11 inch lathes -- Precision Matthews, Modern Tool
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trlvn
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It would be a bit under 1,000 km round trip and with all highway driving I think I can get 700+ km out of tank (60 litres?). Plus I'd get to fill up on cheap gas Stateside!
Craig
Chicken lights
Forum Pony Express Driver
I get around 2000 km for about 200 gallons
I was looking at the price of the lathe on the web site and the price they quoted shipped. Agree on the exchange, I was looking at a Glacern vice but by the time it ended up in my hands it was going to be pretty much double the US price.
trlvn
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I would get amazing mileage if I park mine on the back of yours and let you do the driving!I get around 2000 km for about 200 gallons
Craig
DPittman
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It sounds like you already get pretty good mileage (32mpg) unless that just with a tiny car?
Chicken lights
Forum Pony Express Driver
hey now we have a CD player and started installing the subwoofer into this truckYou'd probably have to buy him lunch and then he'd make you listen to Gene Tracy on 8Track tape.
we be bumpin’ soon
@Darren , yes I have seen that vid. Very ingenious. Never underestimate the power of a crazy hobbyist LOL. I like that principle more than the tool retractor type.
Side note, my friend completed the Clough42 ELS (Electronic Lead Screw) & that thing is awesome. Whatever thread you can think of, imperial, metric, watchmaker... it can do with push of a program button.
Side note, my friend completed the Clough42 ELS (Electronic Lead Screw) & that thing is awesome. Whatever thread you can think of, imperial, metric, watchmaker... it can do with push of a program button.
DPittman
Ultra Member
Have you seen the Jim Schroeder adaptation of Graham Meek clutch fitted to his Grizzly 10x22 lathe? It's pretty cool.
Thats on my Bucket list too, but i'm arguing with myself about it. I like the rocketronics 2 axis ELS as it can turn tapers and spheres too. Its almost full CNC though.
calgaryguy
Chris
Same as my recently acquired 9" Utilathe - and I didnt realize this was the case until i diassembled the apron and quick change gear box for cleaning and inspection. Gave me some good insight into how it all works internally.
I stumbled across this thread on another forum. Shows the Precision Matthews warehouse. Thought it was interesting.
www.hobby-machinist.com
A look inside Precision Matthews warehouse February 10, 2020
I have people ask all the time about our company and machine stock, saying they’ve heard we only order a couple machines at a time as needed and don’t really stock things, or just general questions about if we will be around to support customers in the future. Well I was walking around the...
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I often wonder how good a Grizzly South Bend really is given the price.
www.grizzly.com
And as far as speeds to, get a 3phase and VFD or change to a Bergerda AC Servo to get full range speeds with torque. I have a simple AC 3 Phase and 1HP VFD on my South Bend Heavy 10L. No real complaints.
Heavy 10 10" x 30" Gearhead Lathe - Grizzly Industrial
<h1>SB1007 Heavy 10 Gearhead Lathe</h1> <h2>No metal lathe has been as popular or as iconic as a Heavy 10.</h2> <p>The Heavy 10 10" X 30" is a modern variation of the classic South Bend lathe and is known worldwide for its reliability and exceptional accuracy. <p>Thick castings, heavy weight...
www.grizzly.com
And as far as speeds to, get a 3phase and VFD or change to a Bergerda AC Servo to get full range speeds with torque. I have a simple AC 3 Phase and 1HP VFD on my South Bend Heavy 10L. No real complaints.
Re the Grizzly 10K US dollars plus shipping & other fees is a lot of money for a 10x30 lathe even if it does have VFD-d power. The rest of it looks like a basic offshore lathe.
I know prices have probably changed since a couple years ago but Modern was selling their C0636A 14x40 for $7500 CDN equipped as shown, delivered to your (Calgary)door.
I know prices have probably changed since a couple years ago but Modern was selling their C0636A 14x40 for $7500 CDN equipped as shown, delivered to your (Calgary)door.
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Totally agree. I don't think I'd buy one of the ones from Grizzly even if they are closer to Vancouver Island.
Yes. That's what was reported on the SB group. But they don't look anything like the original Heavy 10's for example. Apparently the ways are better. But I'm not sure what makes them worth $7K US more. I guess one could ask Grizzly why to buy the 10x30 gear head over some other far east lathe.