I chose this one manly for price, but I have some thigns in mind. I
been reading alot of the pages that people make and am amazed at the
stuff they design and build!! I actaully was planning on doing some
toolpost grinding after I make a proper holder... I figured I might
use my dremel with the flexible tool attachment, what other things
cna I sue for a grinder?
Sean
--- In 7x12minilathe@y..., "Paul W. Chamberlain" <pwc@c...> wrote:
Let's put it this way... you did not make a "bad" choice. All of
the 7x
series lathes are capable of the same work. Some just have more
included
features, but most of those can be added later if needed.
Even if you decide later that you did not make the "right" choice.
You'll have learned enough about these smaller lathes to know what
to
look for later. Many owners add lathes to their shop, I'm one. It
allows
leaving complex setups on one while having the other(s) for one-up
projects.
Also, if you ever get into toolpost grinding, you can do that on
the
most expendable lathe. The abrasive residue is not kind to a
lathe's
mating surfaces.
Paul, Central OR
Smurf707 wrote:
Well tonight I order one fo the homier type Lathes (7x12) off of
Ebay
for $299 since I am to poor to afford anything better, I barely
scrounged up enough. lol its my only christmas present and I had
to
pay half. Oh well, hope I made the right choice... I alreayd have
some toolbits and measuring equiptment that I use currently so the
bugg has Officially bit me.... did I make the right choice?
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