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Agreed. @Alexander and I were discussing the same. I suspect we'll get something sorted out.
Yeah I'm working on that groupe buying thing. What size aluminum round bar would people be interested to buy? @Jim Karst @PeterT @Janger @Jwest7788. Once we pick 2 sizes I'll post a thread with the prices and we can give this thing a try.
Kris Jensen
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I was the guy with the 1/2 steel target at the end of the table
Peter T = brought my radial cyl/head work in progress + sold a DRO + bought some aluminum cuts from a shady biker dude 
http://canadianhobbymetalworkers.com/threads/radial-engine-build.68/#post-867
http://canadianhobbymetalworkers.com/threads/radial-engine-build.68/#post-867
I think @Brian Lawrence and @Krprice84 are the only two who haven't chimed in here already. Brian has a pic on his profile, and @Krprice84 is the new member who swung by with the little one.
@Alexander I think 1" and 3/4" are perfect general usage sizes. Can always be turned down, but aren't too big.
JW
Hey yea I was the one who came late and left early with my little girl
I think I'm buying a king lathe tomorrow. I wish I could find a better lathe here....
I did find a gear head craftex lathe in Ontario, but shipping is 600 bucks and I don't know the guy or the machine. The king is a reasonable price, but I don't know how capable it will end up being
I think I'm buying a king lathe tomorrow. I wish I could find a better lathe here....
I did find a gear head craftex lathe in Ontario, but shipping is 600 bucks and I don't know the guy or the machine. The king is a reasonable price, but I don't know how capable it will end up being
Which model King & where are you buying it through? Actually I wouldn't be too concerned from a brand name standpoint. I think the smaller model Kings are not that much different than many of the other offshore offerings you see under different paint color & stickers. If anything, they might have a bit better reputation but hard to tell on forums because people tend to get fired up when they have problems, not necessarily when happily machining.
Their (eastern Canada) website is here. Ive noticed certain retailers carry only specific models so just wanted you to be aware if you were after specific size/features.
http://www.kingcanada.com/Products.htm?CD=116
I think 99% of hobby machines come from Asia & it boils down to how much pre-screening & QC the parent company does & how well they support you if you need a part or something goes awry. I can speak for the bigger King gearheads, or at least what they used to be when I got mine (a 14x40). They were made in Taiwan under a bit closer eye & better electrics than some similar sized China models I compared. But that may well have since changed too. I looked at another 14x40 same time, comparable price, but it had really crappy dials & leads crews & it was obvious they cut some important corners. Modern Tool actually was a King dealer/distributor back in the day (late 90's - 2000's). Now they basically figured out the game & deal direct from China, supposedly with their own specs & standards. They carry new & used. Maybe check them out too if you haven't already.
http://www.moderntool.com/products/category/lathes-new/
http://www.moderntool.com/products/category/lathes-used/
Their (eastern Canada) website is here. Ive noticed certain retailers carry only specific models so just wanted you to be aware if you were after specific size/features.
http://www.kingcanada.com/Products.htm?CD=116
I think 99% of hobby machines come from Asia & it boils down to how much pre-screening & QC the parent company does & how well they support you if you need a part or something goes awry. I can speak for the bigger King gearheads, or at least what they used to be when I got mine (a 14x40). They were made in Taiwan under a bit closer eye & better electrics than some similar sized China models I compared. But that may well have since changed too. I looked at another 14x40 same time, comparable price, but it had really crappy dials & leads crews & it was obvious they cut some important corners. Modern Tool actually was a King dealer/distributor back in the day (late 90's - 2000's). Now they basically figured out the game & deal direct from China, supposedly with their own specs & standards. They carry new & used. Maybe check them out too if you haven't already.
http://www.moderntool.com/products/category/lathes-new/
http://www.moderntool.com/products/category/lathes-used/
Hey kr price
I have the craftex cx701 which is in between the typical 10x22 and the 14x40. I think its about 12x28. If you wanted to come by and try it... Or did you just buy that one kms had in stock? I've looked at it a few times. I thought it looked pretty good.
There is one nice one I see used sometimes , a frejoh sp?, anyone here have any experience with that brand?
I have the craftex cx701 which is in between the typical 10x22 and the 14x40. I think its about 12x28. If you wanted to come by and try it... Or did you just buy that one kms had in stock? I've looked at it a few times. I thought it looked pretty good.
There is one nice one I see used sometimes , a frejoh sp?, anyone here have any experience with that brand?
Naw I can't drop that much on a lathe. I have eyed the 701 but it's just too much cash right now.
The king one is in Lethbridge, it's a 10x22 with a 1" bore. Not as big as I wanted but nut much I can do. Other choice usd getting the craftex b2069 gear head 12x24 shipped out here from the guy who runs shop in Ontario. 600 for shipping though, plus 1750 for the lathe. Again, just don't have that much to drop. The king is only 1400.
I also have to be able to move it into my basement, no garage here. Otherwise I'd wait for an old monarch and never buy a new lathe again
The king one is in Lethbridge, it's a 10x22 with a 1" bore. Not as big as I wanted but nut much I can do. Other choice usd getting the craftex b2069 gear head 12x24 shipped out here from the guy who runs shop in Ontario. 600 for shipping though, plus 1750 for the lathe. Again, just don't have that much to drop. The king is only 1400.
I also have to be able to move it into my basement, no garage here. Otherwise I'd wait for an old monarch and never buy a new lathe again