rherrell
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I've been drooling over this one for a few weeks.....
http://www.grizzly.com/products/South-Bend-8K-8-x-18-Lathe/SB1001
It's got everything I need....
1 1/8" spindle bore so I can turn my 1" Custom Tool Rests. I'll need to buy a 5" chuck though, I'm pretty sure that the 4" it comes with only has about a .800" thru hole.
2 5/8" of compound travel, I really like that.
It has a MT4.5 spindle but comes with a MT3 sleeve so I can use all the MT3 tooling I already have for my 7x14.
A MT2 tailstock so I can also use all the tooling I have for my 7x14.
I know it's pricey but you get what you pay for! The only real problem I have is that it's made in China, but nowadays....what ain't?
They go on sale later this month so there aren't any reviews yet, that's why I need your opinions!:biggrin:
THANKS
http://www.grizzly.com/products/South-Bend-8K-8-x-18-Lathe/SB1001
It's got everything I need....
1 1/8" spindle bore so I can turn my 1" Custom Tool Rests. I'll need to buy a 5" chuck though, I'm pretty sure that the 4" it comes with only has about a .800" thru hole.
2 5/8" of compound travel, I really like that.
It has a MT4.5 spindle but comes with a MT3 sleeve so I can use all the MT3 tooling I already have for my 7x14.
A MT2 tailstock so I can also use all the tooling I have for my 7x14.
I know it's pricey but you get what you pay for! The only real problem I have is that it's made in China, but nowadays....what ain't?
They go on sale later this month so there aren't any reviews yet, that's why I need your opinions!:biggrin:
THANKS