MaximT
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Please help me to choose a lathe for my project
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MaximT
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If you're stuck for space and $$$$, I think I'd be looking at a 3-in-1 machine. They'll give you the spin diameter you need without taking up 3/4 of your laundry room. They aren't too rigid, but if you go slow and take your time they can do reasonable work. In general the lathe is OK, the mill/drill is awkward but useable as a drill press.
3-in-1 machines get a bad rap, but within their limitations it's possible to extract value from them. I've owned them so I have experience with trying to squeeze every inch of space. Anyone else ever had a 6ft x 6ft garden shed as a shop?
One in Sicamous
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One in Seattle:
Shop Fox M1018 Lathe/Mill combo - tools - by owner - sale - craigslist
Works as it should, some xtra’s. Light fart around use. No emails, text or call if interested please. Ted Thanksseattle.craigslist.org
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this one looks good:
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That’s one of the machines I’ve owned. Used it to do small jobs for my employer, made enough money off it to buy the next machine.this one looks good:
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KeeponDragon
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welcome to the forum Maxim...you'll find the people here very helpful...lots of varied experiences, both personal and professionally based...
KeeponDragon
no problems... just challenges
Seller dropped 900 off the price of this unit too...
probably cuz it'll be a bear to move out of the workspace it's in maybe
it looks heavy as hell...
Right back to that combination machine.....
A tilting head ups the anti a fair bit. Tilting the workpiece is a matter of the right fixturing (vise, hold-downs, rotary tables, etc). My mill head tilts, but I've never used it. In fact, I'd go a fair bit out of my way to avoid it.
You might want to try that makerspace for this part of your project too. The learning will serve you well.
I don't think there is a lot of difference in availability between used lathes and mills. It is mostly a matter of location.
In both cases, new is a better guarantee, but you can get more for your money used provided you don't buy a pig. And then there are some poor souls who buy brand new pigs.
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I’m sure you will enjoy this new machine. Please give us a bit of a review of both the machine and your BB experience.
That was a very nice offer
@TorontoBuilder I agree with Baitmaster. Nice looking lathe. Do you know anyone with one?
MaximT
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it looks like that Taiwanese factory doesn't reply to emails(
Definitely!
TorontoBuilder
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I know of a couple of people on other forums who own and love them. They're both in Oz though. Pretty much just a chopped bed version of the common older style taiwanese gear head import lathes. I really really really wanted one after researching them, and found two manufacturers in Taiwan making them, but ended up finding a chipmaster lathe. It's too big for the space I wanted and caused major rifts and has to go in the tiny garage rather than the tiny basement as I'd wanted.
TorontoBuilder
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There are a couple of factories exporting the same lathe. They want to deal with importers only, but I had one willing to ship a small lot of goods but the cost outlay wasnt worth it for the single lathe.
MaximT
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When we came to Vancouver we had a SINGLE townhouse option to buy for our budget. Alas, without any garage.( My wife is now traveling so I need to act fast.)
This short lathe from BB is the longest that I can afford space-wise.
You can order these as special orders, I’ll send you a PM on my experience.
MaximT
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BB loaded it into my minivan. You guys were right about their service; on a positive side they were honest.
Hi Maxim, Perry in Calgary. I missed this thread. Sorry, late to the game. Don't forget about Grizzly Tools in Bellingham, Washington. The Canadian exchange rate might not be in our favor right now....but they have some good stuff. I picked up my mill from there about 10 years ago. Short drive for you.