Re: Chinese Lathes.

Art,

Check out the yahoo group 9x20Lathe I started. Also see the yahoo
group 7x10minilathe. Lots of info...

Hope this helps.

Ballendo

P.S,. I missed about 700 msgs awhile back when I got sick. Haven't
found time to catch up. If something was directed at me and has not
received a reply, please let me know...

--- In CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO@y..., "Art Fenerty" <fenerty@h...> wrote:
> Hi Guys:
>
> (On another topic)
> I am looking at getting my first lathe. I've always found lathes
> interesting and decided I want to learn how to do some baic lathe
work.
> (besides I get alot of requests for lathe routines in my software).
> I have been looking at some inexpensive(??) Chinese lathes.
They seem
> to come in several quality levels. I'
> ve found one I'm interested in at I think is a pretty good price.
It is a
> 20" and sometimes seems to be refered to as a lathemaster.
Normally, It
> sells for about 1500.00Can but I can get one for $975.00 as it is
their last
> one.
> It is a 9x20, seems well built, no threading dial, little
ball bearing
> oilers on the compounds, V shaped ways on the Bed, and a wet
gearbox with 9
> speeds. Adjustable gibs, 3 and 4-jaw chuck and faceplate. Power
feed. I
> only mention the specs to see if anyone recognises this particular
type. Is
> it junk? Is it recommended to get a small one like this to start?
I'm really
> interested in small work, like bushings..etc. Maybe a small brass
cannon or
> something.
> Is there anything I should look for to indicate really bad
quality from
> just low quality, to acceptable quality?
> There must be some lathe people out there who have seen this
type of
> machine. I think it weighs about 400lbs.
>
> Thanks,
> Art