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Toolin Around
15th September 2007, 08:07 PM
Looks like there's another big lathe player on the market. Has some really nice features and the prices are pretty competitive. Has Oneway lathes taking note that's for sure.

http://www.turnrobust.com

And if you really want to get serious try

www.seriouslathe.com (http://www.seriouslathe.com) I really like the rack and pinnion tailstock. If anyone is interested in building a big lathe the guy used to sell a complete spindle and bearing package that couldn't be beat.

ss_11000
15th September 2007, 08:28 PM
wow!

both types are good looking lathes aye, tho i like the serious lathe best it just looks so serious:D

thanx for the links matt

hughie
16th September 2007, 08:06 PM
I am impressed with both sites. :2tsup:

Having had a good look through the Robust site and all their design comments etc. I would say they have got handle what it takes to build a good lathe. Price wise its certainly up there with the best of them.

The Serious Lathe is well named, A bit too much for me at 1300lbs...imagine the freight to Sydney. :U But then I don't suppose either of them will available in Oz anyway.

But I was really taken with the tip to tip gouge concept. now thats a good idea. :2tsup:...mutter mutter... must look into that

They both offer 3hp motors, that is some serious grunt for an amateur like me.