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18th February 2019, 02:50 PM #1Most Valued Member
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Looking for decent 1st lathe
This will mainly be for a hobby, with the possibility of making a profit down the road..but mainly as a hobby.
For budget, I don't know where to start. I would like to stay under $1K used, maybe $2K new but hopefully can find something used.
Accuracy is obviously a focal point, would like to turn down some aluminum, maybe steel with a usable smooth surface.
Looking mainly to machine aluminum, mild steel, plastics, probably not any stainless.
A lathe/mill combo would be great, of course cost will come into play. I dont know where to look, e.g. what models.
I was looking at a few Grizzly models...G4015Z, and the G8688 to give you an idea on size.
Would a variable feed speed be the way to go? I figure money is better spent on bits and higher precision over bells and whistles.
All input and criticism greatly appreciated.
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