Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Chinese Lathes.

Hello Art;
first thing: check if the bed ways are hardened.
Otherwise most chinese stuff goes into the junk very fast.
Second have a look if the carriages and the tool post are narrow
and tall or wide and beefy.
Hopefully somebody has experience with this particular lathe.
Best of all Luck
Sven Peter

Art Fenerty 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
>
>
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