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Would something like this be OK? Mini Lathe - Brand New 7x14 Machine with DRO on eBay, also, Lathes, Metalworking Milling Welding, Business, Office Industrial ...

Spliffyaid · 10-10-08, 17:56

Would something like this be OK?

Mini Lathe - Brand New 7x14 Machine with DRO on eBay, also, Lathes, Metalworking Milling Welding, Business, Office Industrial (end time 25-Oct-08 00:57:04 BST)

Here is a review

7x14 Mini Lathe

It wouldnt be hammered by any stretch of the imagination........

Earache · 10-10-08, 18:07

Looks nice enough - I like the DRO, wish I had one on my lathe. My next lathe will definitely have one.

I'm sure someone will say "bigger is better" on this lathe. Really depends on what you want to do with it.

edit: the DRO looks to be for the tacho only

Spliffyaid · 10-10-08, 18:17

Well, thats the thing, it will only ever be used to knock up wheel spacers and the like, well, all the stuff you use a lathe for, but not in any kind of heavy fashion.....

go_slow · 10-10-08, 18:19

Yeah, I'm in favour of kicking Earache out of here as well

Screwdriver · 11-10-08, 16:29

It is a microscopically small lathe. You'll only be able to turn tiny objects. All of the value and use will depend on your ability to re-engineer it i.e. set it up as per the instructions on your enclosed link. As supplied you will only be able to turn small randomly shaped cones.

For the same money you could invest in a nice little Myford ML7. Twice the size, three times heavier, about as accurate as a lathe can get once setup. They are also (subjectively) much nicer to handle. Everything is cast or machined, you won't find any self tappers holding on bits of tin.

Oh and over time, it will appreciate in value...

You might even use it once in a while to turn the odd job!

Screwd.

10-10-08, 17:56	#1 (permalink)
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10-10-08, 18:07	#2 (permalink)
Earache Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Indianapolis, Indiana USA Posts: 307 Casino cash: £222245 Thanks: 3 Thanked: 11/10	Re: Lathe Looks nice enough - I like the DRO, wish I had one on my lathe. My next lathe will definitely have one. I'm sure someone will say "bigger is better" on this lathe. Really depends on what you want to do with it. edit: the DRO looks to be for the tacho only
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10-10-08, 18:17	#3 (permalink)
Spliffyaid Fuelled by 1664 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: In my garage Posts: 4,148 Casino cash: £2003 Thanks: 21 Thanked: 14/13	Re: Lathe Well, thats the thing, it will only ever be used to knock up wheel spacers and the like, well, all the stuff you use a lathe for, but not in any kind of heavy fashion.....
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go_slow Tandoor Pilot Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: London during the week, Isle of Wight at weekends Posts: 9,689 Casino cash: £433600 Blog Entries: 10 Thanks: 71 Thanked: 58/55	Re: Lathe Yeah, I'm in favour of kicking Earache out of here as well

11-10-08, 16:29	#5 (permalink)
Screwdriver Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 997 Casino cash: £173100 Thanks: 2 Thanked: 14/14	Re: Lathe It is a microscopically small lathe. You'll only be able to turn tiny objects. All of the value and use will depend on your ability to re-engineer it i.e. set it up as per the instructions on your enclosed link. As supplied you will only be able to turn small randomly shaped cones. For the same money you could invest in a nice little Myford ML7. Twice the size, three times heavier, about as accurate as a lathe can get once setup. They are also (subjectively) much nicer to handle. Everything is cast or machined, you won't find any self tappers holding on bits of tin. Oh and over time, it will appreciate in value... You might even use it once in a while to turn the odd job! Screwd.


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"Lathe" thread in "The TRC Shed" Would something like this be OK? Mini Lathe - Brand New 7x14 Machine with DRO on eBay, also, Lathes, Metalworking Milling Welding, Business, Office Industrial ...

"Lathe" thread in "The TRC Shed"
Would something like this be OK? Mini Lathe - Brand New 7x14 Machine with DRO on eBay, also, Lathes, Metalworking Milling Welding, Business, Office Industrial ...