cozee
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Anyone using a Colt SML 350? Going to buy a new lathe sometime later on and the Colt caught my eye. Just wanting to here some user end reviews.
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leehljp
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Greg,
You have been doing this long enough that you ought to be telling US what to buy! :biggrin:
SML 350 - Looks GREAT and love the speed range; most run of the mill midi lathes do not get below 600 RPM. I think you will really APPRECIATE that lathe!
You have been doing this long enough that you ought to be telling US what to buy! :biggrin:
SML 350 - Looks GREAT and love the speed range; most run of the mill midi lathes do not get below 600 RPM. I think you will really APPRECIATE that lathe!
The very low speed will be good for applying CA.
I would prefer a lathe that has full electronic speed control without belt change for speed ranges.
Check the bed length ... it is probably OK but I don't see it specified on the Colt site.
I would prefer a lathe that has full electronic speed control without belt change for speed ranges.
Check the bed length ... it is probably OK but I don't see it specified on the Colt site.
cozee
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Lol! Thanks for the vote of confidence Hank. Plenty of people out there with more knowledge than I when it comes to lathes. I finally retired my first lathe last year, a Wilton I bought at Menard's back in '04. Finally burnt the motor out. I still have 2 HF mini lates, my old Walker Turner, and a couple old Craftsman and Atlas lates. Figured it was time I stepped up into the 21st Century. The Colt sure has caught my eye with the power it has. I don't think it would have any trouble turning large pieces. Belt changes are no big deal. Gives one a little break at least but then pens could be done on the belt position with the highest rpm. I am not planning on buying until late summer so I've got time!