LAthe Advice?

HotRod · 2005-05-09T13:19:57+00:00

I have a small 1000 sqr foot shop behind the house and have a lot of basic metal working tools, I'm interested in learning how to lathe some of my own parts, mostly small car, motorcycle and some custom parts. I have a degree as a Computer systems guy and was wondering if I should be looking at just a basic Lathe 3' - 4' or something with CNC capabilities?1) What type of lathe would you recommend? I need something that I can still sue as my skills advanced.2) Since the Lathe is mostly a toy cost is an issue.3) Where is a good place to get the "bits" I need? I've heard of people making their own bits from "Key stock" is this possible? how?4) If I can find something used what type of price range/s am I looking at?5) Is CNC worth the money for 1 of parts (no production here)

May 09, 2005 60 Replies

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trp8xtl02 21 years ago

Team Emco, report!

I love my Emco Maximat 7... a hell of a machine, light enough that my dad and I carried down two flights of stairs, up one, and into my workshop -- but heavy enough to take 0.1"+ cuts with power feed and mill like hell.

Only cost me $1350, too.

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