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DavidR8's shop shenanigans
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Doing a whole lot of lathe research...
Looking at the following:
Sherline 4400
Taig
Craftex CX706
Craftex CX701
Weiss WBL290F (same dimensions as the CX701)
Weiss WBL250F (same dimensions as the CX706)
Conclusions:
Sheline and Taig are interesting and definitely meet the "I need a lathe with a smaller footprint" criteria but in the end I feel they will be too small.
Pricing on the Weiss WBL290F is attractive at $1879USD. Shipping is a cool $959USD.
Add in a 4-jaw, steady and follow rest and faceplate for $228USD to match the CX701 specs list and it's $4150CDN, basically the same price as the CX701 without the benefit of a Canadian warranty.
Bizarrely, the WBL250 is more expensive at $2000USD. Same shipping cost, though the 4-jaw, steady and follow rest and faceplate are less at $185USD. Total is still a shocking $4253CDN which is basically $1000 more than the CX706.
The CX701 is attractive but I need some actual on the ground footprint measurements Yes, this means you @PaulL
So that puts me in the CX706 camp. With maybe enough left over to pick up a CX600 or KC-20VS mill at some later date.
Looking at the following:
Sherline 4400
Taig
Craftex CX706
Craftex CX701
Weiss WBL290F (same dimensions as the CX701)
Weiss WBL250F (same dimensions as the CX706)
Conclusions:
Sheline and Taig are interesting and definitely meet the "I need a lathe with a smaller footprint" criteria but in the end I feel they will be too small.
Pricing on the Weiss WBL290F is attractive at $1879USD. Shipping is a cool $959USD.
Add in a 4-jaw, steady and follow rest and faceplate for $228USD to match the CX701 specs list and it's $4150CDN, basically the same price as the CX701 without the benefit of a Canadian warranty.
Bizarrely, the WBL250 is more expensive at $2000USD. Same shipping cost, though the 4-jaw, steady and follow rest and faceplate are less at $185USD. Total is still a shocking $4253CDN which is basically $1000 more than the CX706.
The CX701 is attractive but I need some actual on the ground footprint measurements Yes, this means you @PaulL
So that puts me in the CX706 camp. With maybe enough left over to pick up a CX600 or KC-20VS mill at some later date.
Given what you had I think you would be disappointed with a Sherline or Taig.Doing a whole lot of lathe research...
Looking at the following:
Sherline 4400
Taig
Craftex CX706
Craftex CX701
Weiss WBL290F (same dimensions as the CX701)
Weiss WBL250F (same dimensions as the CX706)
Conclusions:
Sheline and Taig are interesting and definitely meet the "I need a lathe with a smaller footprint" criteria but in the end I feel they will be too small.
Pricing on the Weiss WBL290F is attractive at $1879USD. Shipping is a cool $959USD.
Add in a 4-jaw, steady and follow rest and faceplate for $228USD to match the CX701 specs list and it's $4150CDN, basically the same price as the CX701 without the benefit of a Canadian warranty.
Bizarrely, the WBL250 is more expensive at $2000USD. Same shipping cost, though the 4-jaw, steady and follow rest and faceplate are less at $185USD. Total is still a shocking $4253CDN which is basically $1000 more than the CX706.
The CX701 is attractive but I need some actual on the ground footprint measurements Yes, this means you @PaulL
So that puts me in the CX706 camp. With maybe enough left over to pick up a CX600 or KC-20VS mill at some later date.
Agreed... I'm not a modeller. Though some of those engines are amazing. So never say never...
The late Jack Churchwood had a Sherline and to be able to cut threads had a FROG fitted to it. This was equivalent to the electronic gearing units now built with Arduino's. I used Jack's Sherline to fine tune threading algorithm. with my ELS and dealing with an under powered DC motor that changed speed when you crossed your eyes and touched your nose while turning something. Here's a photo of the FROG.
I miss Jack.
Come on over and poke it. This evening works, or Monday.The CX701 is attractive but I need some actual on the ground footprint measurements Yes, this means you @PaulL
So that puts me in the CX706 camp. With maybe enough left over to pick up a CX600 or KC-20VS mill at some later date.
Paul
Or on Workshop Wednesday!Rats, tonight I’m tied up with a CHMW meeting
Monday may work. Will let you know.
Dabbler
ersatz engineer
BB seems out of stock. It looks like the right footprint for your needs.
I think so too. The CX701 feels too big and is a fair whack more expensive.
trlvn
Ultra Member
The King KC1022-ML is also a 10X22 inch lathe but doesn't have power cross feed. That eliminated it for me.
If you can afford just a slightly bigger footprint, you might want to look at the Modern CQ6128X66A which is an 11X26 inch lathe. The big negative to me was that spindle speeds are changed by flipping belts and it only has 6 speeds (from 150 to 2400 rpm).
Modern Tool Ltd.
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I'm sure you've also looked at PrecisionMatthews.
Craig
Thanks Craig, PM is kind of off the list because of the exchange rate. The PM1022is nearly $4000CDN before shipping. I have asked for a shipping quote just so I can be sure.
I hadn't looked at Modern but I'll have a closer look. Thanks!
You sure you wanna buy new?
Given the slim to no pickings in the size and scale I'm looking at it might be my only choice.
If I get a CX706 I'd likely look at an ELS setup. That said, I rarely single-pointed on my SB so there's that.With an ELS you won't need power cross feed. Or change gears
That's very true. I did use the heck out out of the power feeds on my SB. I need something pretty turn-key though
What? You don't want to spend three months waiting for pulleys and the right size belt?