Re: Purchasing a lathe
- From: Bob Minchin <nospam@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Sun, 30 Mar 2008 11:29:58 GMT
Peter James wrote:
I would like to buy a small lathe. I want to try and make, inWith no speed changing belts or back gear, this machine is totally dependent on the performance of the electronic speed control. I'm doubtful if it will produce enough power at low spindle speeds for screw cutting.
particular, a stationary steam engine. I came across this lathe from an
enthusiasts site, and wondered what the very experienced modellers on
this NG thought of it.
http://www.chesteruk.net/store/conquest_lathe.htm
The price is about right for me. I'm not sure about accuracy and
tolerances. I have had a little experience of operating a lathe many
years ago and it's something I would like to do.
Can anyone advise me. If this is not worth the money, what alternatives
could anyone recomend, or point me to a site where advise is availalbe.
Thank you.
Peter
It might just do some jobs OK but but I think I would be frustrated by its lack of versatility. It is very cheap though.
I would strongly suggest you try one first. My guess is that it would have low resale value if you subsequently found it was not man enough for your needs.
Have a look at what you might pick up used on Ebay if budgets are tight.
Bob
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