Thread: recomend a new lathe.

been looking at AL 336d deluxe,anyone care to comment on them?

Its a little short better centers for what you want. It also has a 38mm bore if you really want 40mm.(in fact mine is a little under 38mm).
You might want to have a look at http://www.appliedmachinery.com.au/e.../lathes-centre
They are generally a little longer between centers than the same H&F machine.
In fact you really need to measure the bed yourself as I found some supplies tend to round the center distance up, some round it down. So there can be more then 100mm difference between a 900mm centers and a 1000mm centers.
There is another place close by but their name escapes me atm, I'll try and dig it up.

Stuart

Asset
Bench - Asset Plant & Machinery

Hi Stuart, Danny,

That SM1236A looks like it might be close...

SM-1236A.Bench Lathe, 925mm Centres, 300mm Swing, 38mm Bore, 3 & 4 Jaw Chucks, 2 Axis DRO, Stand Inc - Asset Plant & Machinery

It already has DRO and QCTP, two very handy upgrades to have on a lathe (in my opinion at least)

Regards
Ray

Hi,
You seem to know what size of lathe your after and your price range, but I doubt you will get a new one with a 40mm or larger bore for that price, as I think they jump up to around $7000 for a larger bore than 38mm.

I would look around for a second hand large bore machine as there are plenty around. Some of these machines have had little work, while others have had a hard life, so you will just have to go and look them over.

If you can get by with a 38mm bore there are plenty to choose from. I am pretty sure the AL336 is only 900mm between centres and you would have to jump up to the AL340 for 1000mm centres which I think is a tad over you $000 budget.

Dave