joshthepit
I had a complete Shurline shop with all attachments but found that they were very time consuming to use and sold it. I could make the same part in half the time on my " large" (not) Bridgport and 12 X 36 Southbend lathe. There are 1000's of books on machines and machining in most librarys or the internet so any intelegent individual should do research if they don't have the knowledge so they do not buy a piece of scrap as you describe. I can turn a .010 dia.shaft 1" long on my 14 X 40 lathe because I have the knowledge which is in books or the internet. If a person wants to wing it without help so be it.There are 1000's of people on forms(not this one) with all the knowledge you could want to help you machine anything.If I had an apartment I would be happy with a Shurline setup.I will be happy to assist anyone with getting started machining or a machining problem.A good rule is made in China check check check and investigate.I'm not saying all Made in China stuff is bad you just have to be very careful. Check out my web: www.mandmprecision.com