I know what lathes I love & prefer in the industry.($$$$$) But I'm going to try to come up with an affordable lathe to put in my garage. What is out there- the most bang for the buck? I'm familiar with Grizzly's, the Birmingham's, etc. Whats the best value currently? Thanks, T

2020年1月2日 · I’m thinking about picking up a mini lathe to expand my home shop capabilities primarily outside the gun world. Aside from brass cleanup/turning and misc projects is a minilayhe useful for anything on the gun front? indicating a bolt …

2004年12月9日 · It just looks like a sweet machine, that would be perfect for gunsmithing. Of course, one day I WILL eventually acquire an EE, and I surely wouldn't turn one down if I found one in good condition that I could afford. Thanks for all the replies, and if anyone cares to share any other gunsmithing/lathe info, I'm very interested to hear from you!

2008年6月9日 · I own a small ish (4 staff) firearm accessories/mild gunsmithing company. All that you want to do on the cnc, chambering/muzzle threading crowning and so on, I have pondered many times over how to run them through the cnc machines we have economically but I always come back to it being faster and cheaper doing it on manual machines, we thread and crown 5 …

2012年5月3日 · I hear the term "gunsmithing lathe" sooften and i think its nonsence. Gunsmithing is probly the most simple lathe work i have ever done. You need far less tooling and accessories to gunsmith than a good job shop set up on a lathe. I always have a few lathes for sale and get so many of the dreaded calls " Do you have a gunsmithing lathe?"

2024年11月7日 · Hello folks, While doing my research I've noticed many machines are labeled as 'gunsmithing lathes'. Obviously they must have features which appeal to those involved in gunsmithing, just wondering what specifically these differences are. For one thing, they all seem to be 12 x 36. What else...

2020年12月29日 · The South Bend heavy 10 was and still is the go to lathe for gunsmithing. Many modern lathes for gunsmithing have similar dimensions. Chambering barrels and typical gunsmithing work does not require a massive lathe. Many gunsmiths have used the 9" atlas/craftsman and south bend lathes with excellent results.

2014年7月26日 · I think that a good used lathe is a much better tool and a better investment. However one needs to perform a few simple tests to see if the machine is in a decent shape. Many I have seen were very good. For work on mostly small parts, as in gunsmithing, a lathe of about 5"-6" centre hight and 28"-30" between centres will be completely adequate.

2009年11月13日 · Always plenty of repair parts around and user friendly. I put a dc motor on mine with the adjustable speed. The clausing is a great lathe also. I also set my lathe up with a 2j collet speed chuck. 1-3/8 cap, same as bore. I would buy a lathe in top shape even at a premium price. I paid a little over 3k for mine. I have hard ways and d1-4 spindle.

2019年11月25日 · I did search this topic before post but did not see what I was looking for. What would be an appropriate beginners lathe for thread cutting in regards to threaded brakes and attachments. Please explain why this would be your starting point as well so I …