Help me pick a tool post for my SD300 lathe

[Pevehouse]

I dont think you will find many outward differences between the two. I would suspect the difference to be in the quill screw pitch and the depth dial.


Any more than that would only add to the production cost.

I actually have an MD200 quill and screw in mine as it turns the "correct" way from my perspective. I could have probably used the whole tailstock, but just swapping the guts was easier and works fine.


ETA: I just went back and looked at a post I made about the tailstock I made last year. Its likely you do not even have a graduated handwheel on your tailstock. Buy you could get one by swapping out the quill and screw from an MD200, like I did.


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I swapped out the quill/screw from that machine and sold it complete with no trouble, as most people don't actually care how the handwheel turns on a small machine like this. Its really only once you get into a shop and start working on a wide variety of machines that this will be noticed.

Watchmakers lathes (Like the MD200) often have unique features that differ from the norm.

Well I appreciate your help with the Prazi. I’ve learned a lot from you. I have to announce however that I have a guy coming to purchase all my Prazi stuff. He’s supposed to be here about 3 pm today to haiul it away. Got to admit, I’m going to hate to see it go. I had forgotten that I had it listed. He messaged me and is willing to pay the asking price of $2000 without hesitation. So with Christmas coming up, I feel o should take it. I will still be on here. I’m still in love with old machines and machining. Just gonna have to rely on my larger equipment now. Just wanted to thank everyone for all your help

 

[RaisedByWolves]

Well I appreciate your help with the Prazi. I’ve learned a lot from you. I have to announce however that I have a guy coming to purchase all my Prazi stuff. He’s supposed to be here about 3 pm today to haiul it away. Got to admit, I’m going to hate to see it go. I had forgotten that I had it listed. He messaged me and is willing to pay the asking price of $2000 without hesitation. So with Christmas coming up, I feel o should take it. I will still be on here. I’m still in love with old machines and machining. Just gonna have to rely on my larger equipment now. Just wanted to thank everyone for all your help

Cool deal!

I knew you had it listed and was interested in seeing what it would go for.

Just make sure you point him in our direction for help or just to BS if he’s inclined.

I think you now need to shop for another, an SD400 or 500 even.

 

[Pevehouse]

Cool deal!

I knew you had it listed and was interested in seeing what it would go for.

Just make sure you point him in our direction for help or just to BS if he’s inclined.

I think you now need to shop for another, an SD400 or 500 even.

That’s the plan. I do intend to point him in this direction

 

[Pevehouse]

Cool deal!

I knew you had it listed and was interested in seeing what it would go for.

Just make sure you point him in our direction for help or just to BS if he’s inclined.

I think you now need to shop for another, an SD400 or 500 even.

I honestly think I could have gotten more for it, if I were willing to set on it longer. The guy seems sincere and excited about it so at least it’s going to someone who will care for and enjoy it

 

[RaisedByWolves]

I honestly think I could have gotten more for it, if I were willing to set on it longer. The guy seems sincere and excited about it so at least it’s going to someone who will care for and enjoy it

Yeah, sometimes that is necessary.

I've done so much work to my SD300 Ill have to ask a small fortune.