stuckinohio
Member
So, I have been researching metal lathes. I know the Precision Matthews lathes are great and would love to have one. My question is this:
I don't see much talk about vintage metal lathes except the post in July which was merely dealing with spindle size and chucks. Is there a reason for this? I just have a hard time spending $2300 on a lathe that is made in a foreign country. I just don't see these new lathes running 60 years from now. I don't feel like they are "made that way" anymore.
Am I wrong? Also, I think there is something romantic about using old stuff!
I don't see much talk about vintage metal lathes except the post in July which was merely dealing with spindle size and chucks. Is there a reason for this? I just have a hard time spending $2300 on a lathe that is made in a foreign country. I just don't see these new lathes running 60 years from now. I don't feel like they are "made that way" anymore.
Am I wrong? Also, I think there is something romantic about using old stuff!