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Thread: Total Beginner
26/09/2019 19:54:21

Thank you both for your comments, I'll follow them up.

26/09/2019 18:28:29

Hi guys, thank you all very much for your warm welcome, together with all your useful comments.

You have certainly made me think, it appears I will be on a steep learning curve !!

The lathe will initially be used on my 1939 BSA, so it will be primarily for wheel spindles, front suspension spindles, as it's a girder fork design, together with general genals bits and bobs. MadMikes comment regarding going for an older imperial model seams to make sense.

Harry Wilkes mentioned the Midland Model Expo. I'm based in Telford, do you have any idea when and where it is ?

In responded to Jan Wests comments, popcorn could be on offer if I get to the show!!

26/09/2019 11:35:12

Hi all. This is my first post having now decided to purchase a lathe to assist with vintage motorbike restoration.

Untill now, I have paid a 'professional' to make studs etc, which are mainly in stainless steel. Having now retired, I now have the time, if not the experience to do work myself !!

Simple question, should I look for an old as used by many, or should I consider a new machine, similar to those sold by Machine Mart, which I understand are made in China ?

Looking forward to some guidance.

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