I may have the opportunity to get a good price on a Grizzly 11 x 26 lathe (G9972Z). The specs on it look very good for me size wise. However, the only spec that concerns me is the speed ranges. The lowest speed is 150 rpm, next is 300 rpm, then 560 rpm, etc...
Is the 150 slow enough for threading? Is there too big a spread between the 150 and the 300 and then the 560. I do like to turn at a slow speed and I use HSS cutting tools.
Any other pros and cons concerning this lathe are also welcome.
Is the 150 slow enough for threading? Is there too big a spread between the 150 and the 300 and then the 560. I do like to turn at a slow speed and I use HSS cutting tools.
Any other pros and cons concerning this lathe are also welcome.