speedysaab
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| posted on 28/4/08 at 09:28 PM |
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possibly buying a lathe
im thinkng about getting a lathe for the lockup
as machine mart has a vat free day coming up are the clarke cl500m
any good or are they cheap import quality
http://www.machinemart.co.uk/shop/product/details/cl500m-metal-lathemill-drill/path/metal-lathes-milldrills
thanks
Rob
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JoelP
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| posted on 28/4/08 at 09:34 PM |
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it will undoubtedly be junk compared to a properly made old lathe, which might be cheaper anyway.
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big_wasa
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| posted on 28/4/08 at 09:36 PM |
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if you have the room you will get more out of a good solid english lathe.
I sold my lovley super relm as I didnt have the space and bought a small one.
What a mistake to make  its ok for little bits but crap with bigger stuff.
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tegwin
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| posted on 28/4/08 at 09:37 PM |
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What he said......
A small used colchester or similar old machine would be amazing quality (provided it has been looked after), and would set you back around 500 for a
very basic machine...
I hate modern tools with a passion, cheap and cr*p!.....
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owelly
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| posted on 28/4/08 at 09:43 PM |
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DITTO!!
The cheapy import ones are OK if you don't need to use it.......
http://www.ppcmag.co.uk
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Pulsar
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| posted on 28/4/08 at 09:43 PM |
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Our sister company had one of these for turning down metal samples.
I don't think it lasted too long before something either needed replacing or burned out (I can't remember, I think the motor died after
about six months). However, that was six months of repeated, every-day use.
It should be okay for hobby use, but as others have said, an old one would probably be better value for money.
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caber
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| posted on 28/4/08 at 09:45 PM |
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Cheap Chinese thing IMHO you need to look very carefully at the ones on offer, find one with minimal backlash and tight spots and loks well finished
and you might get a good one. Much better going for an older good condition British Lathe, there are lots on Ebay, Myfords and Colchesters for
exmple.
Caber
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zilspeed
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| posted on 28/4/08 at 09:48 PM |
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Or even an old Drummond.
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coozer
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| posted on 28/4/08 at 10:43 PM |
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Theres some better ones on ebay for the same cash.
IMHO its better to buy an old one from a school??
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liam.mccaffrey
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| posted on 29/4/08 at 12:10 AM |
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I got a good ML7 for small notes on ebay, had to go a long way to collect it though
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sucksqueezebangblow
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| posted on 29/4/08 at 08:09 AM |
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Practical Performance Car Magazine has a good article on new and second-hand lathes this month. Definitely worth a look.
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