How about a Turret Lathe for a home shop / first machine

KoF · 2006-07-18T02:25:51+00:00

In continuing my search for my first lathe, I am starting to make somecontact and finding some machine.At this point, I've found a couple of big machines and some small(mostly bigger).I have a couple of questions.Given that the machine is in good working shape, can you get too big ofa lathe to start with (ie, a 17"x54"cc LeBLOND Engine lathe) Isn'tlike boats? You will always want something bigger?ie,Two, what does everyone thing about a Turret lathe as a first lathe?I've seen a couple in my price range...