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Stuart Smith 5	19/10/2017 19:27:01
349 forum posts 61 photos	I have just signed up so this my first posting. I am still trying to decide which 'mini lathe' to buy.
Brian H	19/10/2017 20:27:03
2312 forum posts 112 photos	Hello Stuart and welcome. I can't help with the mini-lathe decision as I had to downsize to a Boxford but there are plenty of people on here who will be able to advise. All the best with whatever you choose. Are you thinking of modelling with it and if so, what sort of thing? Brian
HOWARDT	19/10/2017 20:28:20
1081 forum posts 39 photos	Plenty of others have questioned the same on here. It depends a lot on your background. I worked in engineering all my working life as a machine tool designer and still bought a Chinese lathe and mill. Just used them as a basic machine to improve at little cost rather than payout for a bigger machine that I couldn't house with more expensive tooling.
Neil Wyatt	19/10/2017 22:37:26
19226 forum posts 749 photos 86 articles	Welcome to the forum Stuart. The ones with brushless motors are best. A proper UK dealer is a good idea so you get backed by warranty, advice and spares, just in case. Neil

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