Buying a lathe
Chris Hollingsworth | 04/05/2017 18:39:28 |
12 forum posts | I've been looking for a small metal working lathe to get started on and don't have a massive budget so have seen a Maximus lathe looks like it would be good for a first go on. |
not done it yet | 04/05/2017 21:14:48 |
7517 forum posts 20 photos | Maximus or Maximat? |
Chris Hollingsworth | 04/05/2017 21:22:54 |
12 forum posts | It's Maximus and painted red |
Nicholas Farr | 04/05/2017 22:20:18 |
![]() 3988 forum posts 1799 photos | Hi Chris, do you mean this one http://www.lathes.co.uk/bondsmaximus/ if so, what are you considering paying for it? It is a very old basic lathe and a bit limited in what it will do, but if it's fairly cheap, may be OK to get the hang of things and basic practice. Regards Nick. Edited By Nicholas Farr on 04/05/2017 22:21:32 |
Muzzer | 04/05/2017 22:58:26 |
![]() 2904 forum posts 448 photos | That's absolutely identical to my old Portass "S", just a different name. As you say, very basic. It was OK for me when I was a teenager and I did a lot with it. But if you plan to invest a lot of time (and inevitably money) in it, you may as well buy a better quality machine. In terms of value, it can't be worth more than £100-150 on a good day. You'll spend that and more on basic tooling etc. Murray |
Chris Hollingsworth | 05/05/2017 04:44:31 |
12 forum posts | yes that's the one. I thought it would be worth around £150 and will be limited compared to modern lathes but I don't have £700+ to spend in one go so thought it would make a good start. I thought I could build up my tools over time. Any advice is great thanks. If anyone know another lathe thanks in advance |
Hopper | 05/05/2017 08:57:56 |
![]() 7881 forum posts 397 photos | There is a Drummond M Type on Fleabay UK right now at 49 quid, with a good pile of tooling and bits and pieces. Far better lathe and more useful. Ditto the later models sold as Myford M Types. Quite comparable with a modern lathe, or better, if you get one in good condition. Another one was on there a few days ago for 150 quid or so. They do sometimes sell stupid cheap for as good a machine as they are. (Sometimes not.) Depends too if the location suits you, and it is best to inspect before purchase, if you know what you are looking at. I would not go for any of the earlier Drummond round beds or type A or B etc as they are much more in the same league as the Maximus. (Sure I'll get pilloried by early Drummond owners for that! Such is life.) That said, any lathe is better than no lathe to get started so sometimes you have to go with what you can find locally, such as your Maximus. Edited By Hopper on 05/05/2017 08:59:32 Edited By Hopper on 05/05/2017 09:01:09 |
Chris Hollingsworth | 05/05/2017 17:57:07 |
12 forum posts | Yes had a look at that lathe it would be right but it is miles away from Manchester I'll see how much the Maximus sells for and keep my eyes out |
mechman48 | 05/05/2017 19:00:58 |
![]() 2947 forum posts 468 photos | ...and keep my eyes out....
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