Dean,
I also like the inch calibration on the Micro-Mark which was my first
choice, but cannot see any justification for the price difference, and
agree with comments by bflint. If I were looking to spent what the
Micro-Mark costs, I would seriously consider the Lathemaster 8x14 or
the Enco 9x20 (currently on sale at $699).
Craig
--- In 7x12minilathe@..., "Dean Gebhardt <craftsman@n...>"
<craftsman@n...> wrote:
I'll admit that I'm a new member here, though I've been watching the
list for a while.
A few weeks ago an Atlas 6x18 *followed* me home, in exchange for a
minimal fee. My intent was to get back into some small machining,
and making small parts to repair some of the vintage woodworking
equipment I have.
As luck would have it the 6x18 is in need of several parts. The
dilema I face is whether to wait out the parts on eBay, or procede
with a 7x purchase. In the meantime I've given considerable thought
to a 7x.
I've done a fair amount of research and have spent hours over on
Frank's web site. I was all set to call Homier and order a 7x12,
when comments appeared regarding the MicroMark 7x14. This brings me
to my primary question.
Are there enough advantages to the 7x14 MicroMark to justify buying
it? The cam-lock tailstock is a nice feature, but a *suitable
substitute* can be made. I guess the thing that caught my eye was
the *True-Inch* measurements. Is this worth the extra $250 over
similar 7x12s? Any idea if an aftermarket *True-Inch* product is in
the works or available now?
I would be greatful for any user comments on the MicroMark 7x14.
Thanks, and I hope to be a valued contributor in the near future.
Dean
