Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Re: cnc lathe/mill

I beg to disagree... I've owned both Grizzly, and Harbor Freight, and the
Harbor Freight is tawdry compared to the 'Griz'... Also, The Jet's I've seen
are even better looking than either of them! Today, I just un-crated a 16 x
60 lathe (w/ 3.125" spindle bore) from Wholesale Tool Company (on sale for
$7395, + $550 S/H) and I must say, this is equal to, or better than any JET
Lathe I've seen. The thing weighs in at 5700 lbs! And the weight seems to be
in all the right places, too. First major project will be a rolling mill
(with slip roll) for 4ft x 12ga sheet steel. Rolls made from 3" dia
barstock...

RayHex


-----Original Message-----
Date: Friday, December 09, 2005 9:22 PM
Subject: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Re: cnc lathe/mill

>the Grizley, Harbor freight and JET are all the same lathe.
>
>the longer machine offers lenght. a nice plus.
>
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>check out all the options that come with and price them up seperatly.
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>make sure you list every feature you can. ask the 9x20 lathe list
>for more comparisons.
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>Often there is one unit that offers so much more in options that it is
>the best value.
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>Check shipping also. Harbor freight and use-enco might have better
>shipping costs.
>
>make sure the stand comes with or that you add to make it compare.