Re: Taig, gimme the scoop

Tim,

I'm surprised! Like Randy, I have both Sherline and taig. And like
Randy, I'll buy yours. 60 bucks. Seriously.

To the original poster,

Yes, the taig has been sold over the years by the "accessory gimmick"
method. As sales have grown, and dealers have been set up, there are
now "packages" offered which eliminate this. You've already got the
two best sources on the net in previous posts... Be sure to go to
Nick C's website! As to threading, the FROG seems to be working for
threading (without a leadscrew!).
The variable speed surplus center motors have worked well for the
taig.

Hope this helps.

Ballendo

>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

>>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!