RE: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Taig, gimme the scoop

I have a Taig micro lathe and I previously had a Sherline lathe. I wish it
was the other way around. The Sherline was a real machine. The Taig lathe is
a toy and a junky one at that. I bought the Taig used for $35 and that is
about it's worth.

Tim
[Denver, CO]

> I need the story from someone who has bought a Taig micro lathe 2. A
> friend of mine's fiance' want's to buy this guy a lathe for a wedding
> present. I personally like the Sherline, but the Taig seems to offer
> the same or more for much less. The base Taig lathe is only 170 bucks
> according to their website. She wants to spend 500 max.
>
> Is this one of those accessory gimicks, where I get a lathe with no
> toolpost, no motor, no nuthin? I'm tempted not to buy a lathe from
> someone who considers the tailstock an "accessory", come on!
>
> I don't want this guy to get a lemon, his marriage may depend on it.
> Thanks
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