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Thread: Mini Lathe and Milling Machines
21/10/2009 20:38:28
Well I went down to the Model Engineering exhibition just past Coventry on sunday, only to see what was there.
 
After reading about various machines had my head set on a Warco WM-240 lathe, and with Warco being there gave me chance to have a look at it.
 
Chester were also there, never though that they were based in Chester just thought it was a name. Ended up buying a DB8VS lathe. They are only up the road and I had a cracking deal compared to what Warco were offereing at the show.
 
Its an ideal size for what i am looking for, to get me going.and they are local for any advice i need, problem is I have to wait about a month because the have none in stock.
 
Gives me time to sort other things out, and break it to the wife.
thanks for the advice anyway
 
speak soon
john
15/10/2009 13:44:26
Hi Ian
Thanks for the advice,
I see what you mean, the problem I have is how many different makes are there to choose from,
I could list a few that I have seen but then I look at the build quality and think they dont look that good and i am unable to find any liturature on them; that is why I was asking what other use.
 
I can tell you I am only looking for something with a 500mm bed for model making anything else I am sure my company would allow me to use their equipment.
 
The other thing is I am just looking for opinions onlathe and miller or combination units
 
I will make a list up and take it from there
 
Thanks
John
14/10/2009 19:57:33
HI
I am looking at purchasing my first mini lathe and milling machine and was wondering if anyone has any recommendations.
 
I have had a look at Axminster and Warco as favourable but would like some input off people who use them at the momment or any other make that i should look at.
 
I do not mind purchasing individual units or a combination and not sure what would be best, a lathe bed between 300- 500mm would be suitable.
 
thanks John
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