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Does anyone have or seen the HF 96067 10 in 1 lathe? It looks as though this machine has 10 different tools in 1 machine. Small space saver.:biggrin:
Does anyone have or seen the HF 96067 10 in 1 lathe? It looks as though this machine has 10 different tools in 1 machine. Small space saver.:biggrin:
Yes, I have that machine - sold under the Smithy name but it is the same machine.
My recommendation is to spend your money on separate tools.
It isn't very practical and is not that easy to switch between modes. You can't turn a pen on it without modifying it or buying a special kit for items under ~10 inches long. What they don't mention is that to do any milling on it it needs an additional X-Y table and that when you mount the X-Y table to the work table that it should have a stiffener kit added to it.
Now - I will say that I have had mine set up for turning pens now for over 4 years (I made a different tail stock that mounts differently), and it is the most accurate of the three lathes I am currently using.
Another thing I like is the variable speed is fully useful in the middle range from under 200 RPM to over 3500 RPM. No belt changing - ever - when using as a lathe.