t5956ws Posted September 21, 2015 #1 Posted September 21, 2015 I am looking for a lathe. I see a Chineese Manufacturer is offering a Lathe for about $100. I see them on E-Bay. Is this machine worth buying? Any thoughts. Typically I would lathe Delrin Plastic or hardwoods. Thanks - Bill Quote
Cap'n Rat Fink Posted September 21, 2015 #2 Posted September 21, 2015 Here are my suggestions Bill... Two very nice machines. I bought the Excelsior. Hope this helps you out. Mario mtaylor 1 Quote Thank You all... Mario "Each of us is a mixture of some good and some not so good qualities. In considering one's fellow man it's important to remember the good things ... We should refrain from making judgments just because a fella happens to be a dirty, rotten SOB(biscuit) " My Builds.... BETTEAU WAR OF 1812 BOUNTY LAUNCH(bashed) CHESAPEAKE BAY FLATTIE THE SEA of GALILEE BOAT VICTORIAN STEAM LAUNCH(bashed) HOWARD CHAPELLE's CRABBING SKIFF LADY KATHRINE 1812 SCHOONER
mtaylor Posted September 21, 2015 #3 Posted September 21, 2015 To be honest... I'd say save your money on that machine. It's actually part of something they make called a 6-in-1 machine that I don't believe anyone has got to work right. Look at the machine Mario suggested or goto www.LittleMachineShop.com. There's a lot of good info on lathes there. I'm assuming that you want to turn both metal and wood, right? Metal lathes can turn metal but not the other way around. Excellent wood lathes can be had for a very reasonable prices. For a metal lathe, do research as these can be had for several hundred up to several thousand dollars, depending on what you'll doing. For a hobby machine, see the link I gave.... there's good advice and tutorials on using them. And be aware, that it's real easy to spend more than the price of the machine on good tooling and accessories. Disclaimer... I own the MM lathe. janos, Canute and Cap'n Rat Fink 3 Quote Mark "The shipwright is slow, but the wood is patient." - me Current Build: Past Builds: La Belle Poule 1765 - French Frigate from ANCRE plans - ON HOLD Triton Cross-Section NRG Hallf Hull Planking Kit HMS Sphinx 1775 - Vanguard Models - 1:64 Non-Ship Model: On hold, maybe forever: CH-53 Sikorsky - 1:48 - Revell - Completed Licorne - 1755 from Hahn Plans (Scratch) Version 2.0 (Abandoned)
druxey Posted September 21, 2015 #4 Posted September 21, 2015 Ask yourself what you will use the lathe for before you start. Defining your needs will help you focus on the machine you actually need. Wood turning? Metal turning? Both? What is the longest item you may need to turn? What is the largest diameter? These are starter questions even before considering budget. Mahuna, mtaylor and Canute 3 Quote Be sure to sign up for an epic Nelson/Trafalgar project if you would like to see it made into a TV series http://trafalgar.tv
Cap'n Rat Fink Posted September 22, 2015 #5 Posted September 22, 2015 I am looking for a lathe. I see a Chineese Manufacturer is offering a Lathe for about $100. I see them on E-Bay. Is this machine worth buying? Any thoughts. Typically I would lathe Delrin Plastic or hardwoods. Thanks - Bill Bill as Mark says. Metel is a whole different animal. But as you mention plastic and wood I gave you my opinion. I also turn pens. Both wood and acrylic. So both lathes will handle what you suggested with no problem. Mario mtaylor and Canute 2 Quote Thank You all... Mario "Each of us is a mixture of some good and some not so good qualities. In considering one's fellow man it's important to remember the good things ... We should refrain from making judgments just because a fella happens to be a dirty, rotten SOB(biscuit) " My Builds.... BETTEAU WAR OF 1812 BOUNTY LAUNCH(bashed) CHESAPEAKE BAY FLATTIE THE SEA of GALILEE BOAT VICTORIAN STEAM LAUNCH(bashed) HOWARD CHAPELLE's CRABBING SKIFF LADY KATHRINE 1812 SCHOONER
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