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I have read on a few sites that say that the design of the 9x20 style lathes
have an inherant set back.... Being that you can't run them for extended
periods of time without the spindle bearings over heating and causing some
sort of damage. I have been quoted a time of about an hour for maximum run
time. It didn't sound right to me but what do I know. Just thought I would
ask you guys. I am still in a toss up between the 7x14 mini-lathe from
micro mark and the HF 9x20 (maroon).

haplesstechnoweenie wrote:

I have read on a few sites that say that the design of the 9x20 style lathes
have an inherant set back.... Being that you can't run them for extended
periods of time without the spindle bearings over heating and causing some
sort of damage.

Not sure about the damage part but I believe this came from JWE Who may have done somthing of a turn around on these lathes as of late.

other problems with them are:

Most of them are incapable of cutting their own spindle thread.

Lack of tumbler reverse (needed for left hand threads.)

Lack of rigidity in the area of compound mounting.

To damm heavy to move easly (approx 300lbs) but to light for heavy work (lacks low/back gears.)

But I have never had one and am only repeating what I have read various places.
Regards
Bob