Russianwolf
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Since this is a hot topic and a debatable one that can go on for days and weeks, I thought I'd add a simple poll of 6 of the more available lathes under $2k so people can see which ones are more recommended. Now all the links are to Grizzly, but as many know nearly identical units are available from other places with different color schemes. So here's the line up from least expensive ($550) to the $2k limit.
http://www.grizzly.com/products/7-x-12-Mini-Metal-Lathe/G8688
http://www.grizzly.com/products/9-x-19-Bench-Lathe/G4000
http://www.grizzly.com/products/10-x-22-Bench-Top-Metal-Lathe/G0602
http://www.grizzly.com/products/Combo-Lathe-w-Milling-Attachment/G0516
http://www.grizzly.com/products/11-x-26-Bench-Lathe-w-Gearbox/G9972Z
http://www.grizzly.com/outlet/Combo-Lathe-Mill/G9729
So, let's discuss the pros and cons of these machines, possible other machines that meet our needs and see if we can find a "best beginners machine" recommendation that while not a perfect machine, will help people get started.
http://www.grizzly.com/products/7-x-12-Mini-Metal-Lathe/G8688
http://www.grizzly.com/products/9-x-19-Bench-Lathe/G4000
http://www.grizzly.com/products/10-x-22-Bench-Top-Metal-Lathe/G0602
http://www.grizzly.com/products/Combo-Lathe-w-Milling-Attachment/G0516
http://www.grizzly.com/products/11-x-26-Bench-Lathe-w-Gearbox/G9972Z
http://www.grizzly.com/outlet/Combo-Lathe-Mill/G9729
So, let's discuss the pros and cons of these machines, possible other machines that meet our needs and see if we can find a "best beginners machine" recommendation that while not a perfect machine, will help people get started.
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