bmachin
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Here is a link to Little Machine Shope's article on how to identify a Sieg lathe:
One of the criteria is that the lead screw on a Sieg does not extend beyond the right end support bearing. Looking at the photographs of the three that you are considering, the Busy Bee is the only one that meets that criterion. The others may be perfectly fine lathes, but parts availability may be a problem--I don't know. I do know that LMS can supply just about any Sieg part out there; that's how they got started.
Don't worry about brushless motors, torque, etc; that's just ancient physicists talking.
As far as The Penturners Bible is concerned, all the measurements are in inches.
Bill
One of the criteria is that the lead screw on a Sieg does not extend beyond the right end support bearing. Looking at the photographs of the three that you are considering, the Busy Bee is the only one that meets that criterion. The others may be perfectly fine lathes, but parts availability may be a problem--I don't know. I do know that LMS can supply just about any Sieg part out there; that's how they got started.
Don't worry about brushless motors, torque, etc; that's just ancient physicists talking.
As far as The Penturners Bible is concerned, all the measurements are in inches.
Bill