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Mini Lathe - 7/29/2008 2:22:12 AM   
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Anyone have one ? Im in the market for one but dont know alot about them. Im looking for some recomendations on good quality 7x14 (or round about) lathes and retailers online.

Thanks

Tommy

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RE: Mini Lathe - 7/29/2008 2:33:08 AM   
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Also, see this thread for some insight.

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RE: Mini Lathe - 7/29/2008 2:36:14 AM   
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RE: Mini Lathe - 7/29/2008 3:37:58 AM   
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Status: offline 		Define "quality." Do you really need a toolroom lathe for your hobby or is something basic good enough? If you want something for RC, fixing stuff around the house, and just messing around a cheap Asian lathe is the way to go. If you are going to mass produce parts you want a name brand toolroom lathe.

If cheap is what you want read all of this website: http://www.mini-lathe.com/ Its addicting and full of good info. It also contains links to other similar sites. Also remember the old saying "you can do a small job on a big lathe, but you cant do a big job on a small lathe."

I have one as seen in the other thread. I ended up spending $1000 on the lathe with tax exemptions (farm use ) which included a 2 year warranty. To buy a name brand used lathe in the same size range would be at least triple that and I would have been unsure of its condition and be hard pressed to find parts. I use mine for making RC stuff, fixing "stuff" around the farm, and making random things. Its fun to use and gets the job done, thats all that matters to me.

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RE: Mini Lathe - 7/29/2008 6:56:46 AM   
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Status: offline 		I think I need to give it more consideration. I joined http://www.practicalmachinist.com so we'll see what guidance I might get.

Once I learn to use it properly I may well start using it commercially so it has to be at least a roughly good one. Like you say I have to see what my budget allows for because I have a budget of around 1k.

Thanks for that link ill check it out.

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RE: Mini Lathe - 7/29/2008 3:46:58 PM   
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Status: offline 		Depending how big of a part you need to make on it, I'd go with a Taig. It's pretty basic, but very well built at a good price.
Taig Tools

This is the dealer I bought mine from (and a mill too). I think he gives 10% off retail for just about everything he sells. Good guy to deal with.

Carter Tools

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RE: Mini Lathe - 7/30/2008 11:39:18 AM   
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Status: offline 		Thanks bud I'll look into that Taig.

Had a look at a local place today, they have a Toolex branded one for $1300. Not sure what it is thats the shops re-branding - but every other Toolex thing iv bought has been great, welder, grinder, all my air tools, ect.

Plus $300 for the stand, and about $300 - $400 in accessories including live centre, chuck, complete toolset, and some other stuff. HSS stock is more expensive than I anticipated though, wouldnt want to make to many mistakes thats for sure.

The guy is a fitter and turner - thats what I was looking for someone that knows what thier talking about so iv got a bit of support when I need it - if I buy online I dont get that you know so thats the downside. And its got a 9 speed gearbox, no changing belts required.

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RE: Mini Lathe - 7/30/2008 1:50:25 PM   
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https://ishop.gasweld.com.au/ishop/stock/item/575873

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RE: Mini Lathe - 7/30/2008 7:56:37 PM   
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Status: offline 		I'm about 99% sure thats a 9"x20" lathe, they are basically all made by a company in China and rebranded for their retailers. This is sort of good because you will be able to find stuff on Ebay that was made to fit it and parts should be easy to come by. They need your basic setup and a few mods, especially a toolpost mod and tailstock lock lever. You change feed rates for threading and turning through a combination of gear changes and the 9 speed gearbox. To change speeds there are two belts.....that sucks but there is a clutch handle so it should be easy.


Here is some more info on it:
http://www.mini-lathe.com/Mini_lathe/Versions/Versions_9x20.htm
http://www.bedair.org/9x20.html

Manual:
http://www.harborfreight.com/manuals/45000-45999/45861.pdf

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RE: Mini Lathe - 7/30/2008 10:24:43 PM   
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Status: offline 		Wow, this thread reminds me about the lathe I got many years ago (and haven't looked at since then). My grandfather was a machinist and a mini train builder. When he passed I got this wooden box, maybe 24"x12"x10". Inside is a mini lathe he used to make some of his parts. The capacity is maybe 4"x8", real small but useful. I should dig that thing out and give it a try.

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RE: Mini Lathe - 7/31/2008 3:39:24 PM   
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Status: offline 		Sounds vintage. You should post some pictures.

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RE: Mini Lathe - 8/1/2008 12:15:52 AM   
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Status: offline 		Thanks hws - i'll have a talk to the salesperson about those topics. I asked about parts he said its not a problem, he has a good deal of parts and tools in the shop but he said all parts are in thier head office in a nearby city.

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RE: Mini Lathe - 8/4/2008 5:01:32 AM   
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Status: offline 		Tommy,

Depending on what you want to spend your time doing, there are many vintage lathes on eBay you could find with varying levels of tooling (which will save $$), or you could consider something new from, say Enco Tools, which has a range of new imported lathes at good prices. They are a reputable company that sells to machine shops.

Dan

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