DustInOz
5th May 2010, 12:26 PM
Hello all,
apologies for the thread title, I thought it might garner a bit of interest though.... I am after peoples thoughts on the following;
Presently I have been using a well used Super 7 (the early model with oil feed sightglass in headstock) which I have had for a number of years and am looking to upgrade. I had been considering a later model Super Seven, in very good condition (either sourced in Aus or shipped from the UK). As most of you will be aware good used Super 7s are rare for sale in Aus and expensive. Buying sight unseen from the UK has risks as well and cost.
This brings me to the AL-960B which I have had a look at and am really warming to as an alternative. I have had some good advice on this model from others I have spoken to on this forum (cheers Gavin). I am interested with the DRO option on the 960 and am interested in hearing peoples thoughts on these. Are DROs worth having for model engineering? Which is what I will be using the machine for. (5' and 7 1/4' gauge locos).
I am also hoping to hear from anybody that has or has had the 960B and their thoughts on this machine or even a better alternative to my current options?
Cheers all,
Steve
apologies for the thread title, I thought it might garner a bit of interest though.... I am after peoples thoughts on the following;
Presently I have been using a well used Super 7 (the early model with oil feed sightglass in headstock) which I have had for a number of years and am looking to upgrade. I had been considering a later model Super Seven, in very good condition (either sourced in Aus or shipped from the UK). As most of you will be aware good used Super 7s are rare for sale in Aus and expensive. Buying sight unseen from the UK has risks as well and cost.
This brings me to the AL-960B which I have had a look at and am really warming to as an alternative. I have had some good advice on this model from others I have spoken to on this forum (cheers Gavin). I am interested with the DRO option on the 960 and am interested in hearing peoples thoughts on these. Are DROs worth having for model engineering? Which is what I will be using the machine for. (5' and 7 1/4' gauge locos).
I am also hoping to hear from anybody that has or has had the 960B and their thoughts on this machine or even a better alternative to my current options?
Cheers all,
Steve