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I am looking at starting a small garage machine shop for hobby purposes. After a year of research I had decided on a PM 1022 lathe and PM 727mill and have budgeted accordingly.
Part of my decision to go with Chinese machines is they are smaller (I only have 17' of wall space to fit machines and a work bench) and the used market in the Seattle area is not good, deals are rare to be had.
Then I ran across this partially rebuilt Clausing 5914 for $3200 and don't know if I should blow half my mill budget on it.
https://seattle.craigslist.org/oly/tls/d/clausing-5914-variable-speed/6330096089.html
It's larger than I wanted, I don't have the equipment to move it and I won't have the $ for tooling and accessories (example 4 jaw chuck) and a mill until early next year.
On the other hand it will be more enjoyable to operate and can turn out better parts faster. And I know it's something I will not grow out of.
Likely it will be used about once a week. Is it worth it to go for such a monster for such a beginning hobby?
Any advice?
Thanks
Part of my decision to go with Chinese machines is they are smaller (I only have 17' of wall space to fit machines and a work bench) and the used market in the Seattle area is not good, deals are rare to be had.
Then I ran across this partially rebuilt Clausing 5914 for $3200 and don't know if I should blow half my mill budget on it.
https://seattle.craigslist.org/oly/tls/d/clausing-5914-variable-speed/6330096089.html
It's larger than I wanted, I don't have the equipment to move it and I won't have the $ for tooling and accessories (example 4 jaw chuck) and a mill until early next year.
On the other hand it will be more enjoyable to operate and can turn out better parts faster. And I know it's something I will not grow out of.
Likely it will be used about once a week. Is it worth it to go for such a monster for such a beginning hobby?
Any advice?
Thanks