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27th June 2014, 09:21 PM #1
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Hafco AL 320g?
Looking to upgrade my old Mars 5 inch lathe. Have got beady eye on a Hafco AL320g in near new condition. It is around 2 years old, had light use and will come in around the $1500 to $1600 mark. I do light machining for auto repair and the occasional small job for myself. May be turning some disk/drum brakes for club members if I can get the jig right.
Is this lathe a reasonable machine? I am well aware that it is Chinese and that it is not "tool room" quality as far as accuracy goes but I managed to machine a hydraulic pin for my mates engine lift on the old Mars so I am guessing this may do better again?
Opinions, good and bad very welcome
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Old Hutcho
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27th June 2014, 10:24 PM #2
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Old Hutcho, if you ask the owner he might let you take a brake drum around there so you can test drive it.
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27th June 2014, 10:35 PM #3
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I doubt it would be rigid enough to do a disc or drum but for other small jobs it should be OK.
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28th June 2014, 01:18 PM #4
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It's quite a solid lathe.
Originally Posted by Techo1
If it can swing it, then it should be able to machine it.
Certainly be a lot stronger than your Mars with the open headstock.
The only major downside with this lathe is that it does not have a quick change gearbox.
RobThe worst that can happen is you will fail.
But at least you tried.
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28th June 2014, 01:22 PM #5
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Would be just as rigid as some of the cheaper Brake lathes on the market, if not stronger overall. Originally Posted by Techo1
Shane
Still trying to fit a square peg into a round hole.
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28th June 2014, 01:24 PM #6
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For disc's, life would be easier if the lathe could swing them over the cross slide.
But if you're only doing a few you could get by.
Stuart
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