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The serch for a new larger lathe

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Oshb5s19/07/2011 06:20:43
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Hi All
 
Im looking to upgrade my 5 year old Conquest lathe is not that its no good just that im out growing it.and need to do larger items
 
Years ago I used to have a Compact 8 and would like that size again o iv been looking at the 9x20 ones available and the funds I have at the same time Yes they would be more available if i sold mine first but am going to keep that till after. Right what iv found so far is the standard 920 that is out there from 2 suppliers here in the UK (apparently this is based on the Compact 8 and where it got its roots from if my reading is correct) Those available are from Chester at £632 but will not be available for about 8 weeks or Toolco but is £780 both have same equipment and extras included
Next is a second hand But new never used still covered in makers gunk. and is a Sieg C6 in variable speed version and has its makers Cabinet but only change wheels and 3 jaw chuck included. But no gear box and at a very good price.
Finally the JD1022v from SPG tools i dont know much about the company but the lathe at £750 is variable speed has power cross slide and I think from the views a nice gearbox (but may be mistaken on this Im waiting to hear back) but again only comes with 3 jaw chuck so would need say 4 jaw and some steadies to be the same as the 920 version Also making it a bit more expensive but a lot more for your money looking at the variable speed and the power cross-slide which is a bonus But as I said i dont know much about SPGtools or the quality of the lathe I would think its as good as any other from the far east yes?
I would take a Compact * at the right price but are hard to come by well the yellow one that is and in good condition. I dont want to go the Myford route as I dont have a lot of room and the English lathes Myford ML7 and the Boxford C iv been to look at take up nearly 3 foot front to back which i do not have the room for But these far east are so compact and narrow.
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So really what im asking is has any of ou got any of the above lathes or dealt with any of the above companies if so i would love to hear your thoughts on either Both good and bad just unbiased please. The flr is now open to you all?
 
Regards Osh


 
 
 
AndyP19/07/2011 10:27:26
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Don't discount the Boxfords, my AUD projects 18" from the wall, 2 way power feeds, screwcutting gearbox and plenty rigid enough for me so far. You could find a decent one privately in that price range - I did and with 4 jaw, steadies, boring table, imperial conversion gears included.
Cheers, Andy
Ian S C19/07/2011 12:15:56
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I,d agree with Andy about the Boxford. As far as the eastern lathes, get one with a back gear, you need it at least for screw cutting, but also for large dia work ie., flywheels, larger locomotive wheels. Even then with my 1326 BH lathe with the gap out and turning 17" it's barely slow enough at 60 rpm. Now variable speed + backgear, that would go well. Ian S C

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