MIGHT BE TIME TO UPGRADE

[riversidedan]

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[davidpbest]

You’re asking the wrong group if “cool” is the only criteria. If you want feedback on what lathes fit your needs, tell us what materials you want to machine, what your budget is, what diameter and length parts you anticipate making, what space or access constraints you have (basement?), and what power sources are available. Other aspects such as if you want it to work trouble free on delivery, or if you are willing to make some mechanical upgrades, or if you are willing to strip down and rebuild a used machine would also help. You will get much better feedback if you fill in some of those blanks. Otherwise you will get really unhelpful suggestions like “I haven’t turned it on yet, but I absolutely love my XYZ that I got a year ago.” Say more please - and we can help you a lot better.

 

[extropic]

David said it well.

Additionally, there is a sub-forum which contains a couple of worksheets/questionnaires That can help you define and communicate the circumstances that are germane. Check it out.

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