- posted 12 years ago
Since when does _more than double_ constitute "a fairly small step in price"?
HF Mini Lathe - Ready To Step up Already
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- posted 12 years ago
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When the other options are 4x and up.
- posted 12 years ago
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Hmm ... you know that now that you have fixed and re-faced the faceplates, you can turn the concentric grooves back to depth too. They are useful when centering a workpiece prior to clamping it in place on the faceplate.
Enjoy, DoN.
Hmm ... you know that now that you have fixed and re-faced the faceplates, you can turn the concentric grooves back to depth too. They are useful when centering a workpiece prior to clamping it in place on the faceplate.
Enjoy, DoN.
- posted 12 years ago
Congrats on the recent shop addition. Making improvements/upgrading parts is
all good practice, IMO.
- posted 12 years ago
I have a 10x24 Enco, made in the 1980s.
Good machine. I use it most of the time rather than my Logan, which I
just sold.
- posted 12 years ago
HF and others, such as Lathemaster, also offer a 8x14 lathe.
It is reportedly much heavier and better made than the 9x20.
I have not seen one, and they are not as well known or supported, but
might be worth a look. I have seen them for under $500 new, but it's
been a while.
Still, there's those 20% coupons.
- posted 12 years ago
It is a good machine. I fitted an outboard 5C
collet holder to it and use that about 90% of
the time. I also tossed the garbage motor that
came with it and installed a 1hp 3phase motor
and VFD.
- posted 12 years ago
Jim,
What type of outboard 5C did you use?
Chuck P.
Chuck P.
- posted 12 years ago
Mine came with a collet chuck, one of those that spins to lock.
That is one reason this lathe gets used more.
- posted 12 years ago
Is it a 4C? Mine also came with an adapter and
drawbar for 4C, but I much prefer the 5C holder
that I fitted to it.
- posted 12 years ago
Nice to hear from you, Chuck.
I just bought the cheapest plain-back key-tighten holder that I could find on ebay. I had to make the backplate as my spindle thread is a bit odd. I can hunt down a pdf of the drawing if you are interested.
I just bought the cheapest plain-back key-tighten holder that I could find on ebay. I had to make the backplate as my spindle thread is a bit odd. I can hunt down a pdf of the drawing if you are interested.
- posted 12 years ago
Thanks. Maybe later.
Chuck P.
Chuck P.
- posted 12 years ago
I found the 9x20 HF on sale in one of my catalogs for $300 off with fewer
accessories. Backordered on-line and 300 more than the sale price. At the
store was told it's a internet only item. The only 20% off coupon I have
found so far is in-store only. I'm just going to start putting aside a
little cash plan to order a jet.
- posted 12 years ago
Can't remember where you're located anymore...
Wholesale Tool sells basically the same lathe. See:
Wholesale Tool sells basically the same lathe. See:
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or for a bit more:
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They have several locations, maybe something not too far away?
- posted 12 years ago
The more I look into it the better the Jet looks. Comes with lots of stuff
including a stand, chucks, centers, steady rests, and free shipping. The
net price for comparable HF or WTT just doesn't add up when you add in a
stand and freight. I guess I'll be getting a Jet.
- posted 12 years ago
If you are talking about the 9x20 lathe, you may not like the stand.
I bought one of those stands locally with the intention of mounting an
Atlas 618 on it. That stand was made for a midget!
- posted 12 years ago
Ditto. And for a 10 lb lathe. I did not dare to mount the lathe on it. Watch
out for the 4-jaw chuck: If it is the old version like came with mine it is
a pain. You will be replacing it soon.
Free shipping is good...
Free shipping is good...
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