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So, the Proxxon mini lathe has arrived... here's my 5am test first impression: Unit is compact, but the feedthrough will definitely help with masts and larger spars Tested it with a 6mm diameter dowel, which will be a small mast; will be reduced to 5mm at bottom of mast and at the top turned down to to 2.5mm diameter. Use the 3-Jax chuck, with the live tailstock (which spins very nicely). Cutting performed with the Proxxon turning tool set, whih performed nicely. My only REAL gripe, however, is the tool rest surface... short, and badly finished, as the tools tend to snag/catch. Will remove from the bed, and polish the same as best as possible. Maybe have a machineshop prepare me a stainless steel unit, wider? That way larger tool passes can be performed. Sanding was a breeze as well with this unit. Alignment as very nice between chick centyer and tailstock. All in all, very satified with the purchase, while the savings go for the Sherline later down the road! A couple of pics follows, so any questions you might have, please feel free to ask!
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Hello Gents! Got a sweet deal on a Proxxon DB250 wood lathe, so I pulled the trigger on this unit with the 3 jaw chuck while I save up for a Sherline (which you guys really sold me!). Are there any tips/tricks/mods that can be performed to improve function/added value? Would love to see what you guys can come up with... already saw a stainless steel mod for the tool rest, so this one seems a no brainer to perform... bugger, more stable tool rest. Please, let me know what can be done to improve the unit. Thanks! Jorge
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Proxxon DB250 with three jaw chuck No longer required as I have gone to the dark side (plastic kits!), in excellent working order, complete in the box it came in with manual etc. The 3 jaw chuck was purchased later (about £30.00) and makes life so much easier. One of the two chuck keys was lost early on, but anything will serve, I used a small screwdriver. I haven't actually costed the postal price, as I'm lazy (it'll be about a tenner - in the UK) and hoping the purchaser might want to pick it up (UK - SK17 6DU). On Amazon currently it costs £136.00 and the chuck £41.00. Both yours for £90.00 plus postage How can you not want it! Bryan
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