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Hello I am an 18 yeard old machinist, I have about 3.5 years as a
machinist/machinist in training. I am currently attending college
for Precision Machnining Technology. I am used to big old lathes and
mills, but I absolutely love machining and they are to big and bulky
for my space, I have chosen on the smaller version, possible the
Homier 7x12 because its $299 But what is this I hear about the
7x14 micro mark, how much is it, which would be a better buy? Thanks

Sean

Sean, You can find a lot of info that may answer your
questions here:



Frank Hoose


--- Smurf707 <smurf707@...> wrote:

Hello I am an 18 yeard old machinist, I have about
3.5 years as a
machinist/machinist in training. I am currently
attending college
for Precision Machnining Technology. I am used to
big old lathes and
mills, but I absolutely love machining and they are
to big and bulky
for my space, I have chosen on the smaller version,
possible the
Homier 7x12 because its $299 But what is this I
hear about the
7x14 micro mark, how much is it, which would be a
better buy? Thanks

Sean



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There was quite a discussion on another group awhile back. The economy minded supported the Homier 7x12. The members that had purchased the Micro-Mark 7x14 were very pleased with that lathe. It is over twice the price of the Homier at $629, so the buyer needs to determine what they want, and just how much extra features are worth. I paid $895 for a 7x14 made in Taiwan a couple of years ago. Same basic design as the Micro-Mark but better built yet than the Chinese units. If there were an American made version, it would be priced in four figures.

The Homier and Micro-Mark lathes both come out of the same factory. The Micro-Mark has a longer bed, larger motor, spindle tach, "true inch" cross slide and compound leadscrews and a cam lock tailstock. The individuals that already had a Homier or Grizzly 7x12 or a Harbor Freight 7x10 reported that they felt the Micro-Mark was better finished, out of the box. Micro-Mark carries several accessories for 7x series lathes, For Homier, you currently have to get the accessories from one of the other vendors.

Both Homier and Micro-Mark have had good reports for after sale support, especially in cases where there was damage in shipment. Homier has both online ordering with a shipping charge and traveling tool shows with no shipping charge. The traveling shows seem to have only a couple lathes at each show, and it's first come, first served. Micro-Mark has a 10% off sale every few months ( I wait for those when there is something I want from them).


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For spare parts or after warranty repair parts, LittleMachineShop has them, along with many accessories.



Paul, Central OR



Smurf707 wrote:

Yeh I have been checking out that www.mini-lathe.com page , very
imformative. I am on a budget so I probably will stick with the
homier, they have exact sma eones on ebay with only $50 for
shipping! I will have to check that out, Well thanks for your input
guys, and more is appriciated.

Sean


--- In 7x12minilathe@y..., "Paul W. Chamberlain" <pwc@c...> wrote:

There was quite a discussion on another group awhile back. The

economy

minded supported the Homier 7x12. The members that had purchased

the

Micro-Mark 7x14 were very pleased with that lathe. It is over twice

the

price of the Homier at $629, so the buyer needs to determine what

they

want, and just how much extra features are worth. I paid $895 for a

7x14

made in Taiwan a couple of years ago. Same basic design as the
Micro-Mark but better built yet than the Chinese units. If there

were an

American made version, it would be priced in four figures.

The Homier and Micro-Mark lathes both come out of the same factory.

The

Micro-Mark has a longer bed, larger motor, spindle tach, "true

inch"

cross slide and compound leadscrews and a cam lock tailstock. The
individuals that already had a Homier or Grizzly 7x12 or a Harbor
Freight 7x10 reported that they felt the Micro-Mark was better

finished,

out of the box. Micro-Mark carries several accessories for 7x

series

lathes, For Homier, you currently have to get the accessories from

one

of the other vendors.

Both Homier and Micro-Mark have had good reports for after sale

support,

especially in cases where there was damage in shipment. Homier has

both

online ordering with a shipping charge and traveling tool shows

with no

shipping charge. The traveling shows seem to have only a couple

lathes

at each show, and it's first come, first served. Micro-Mark has a

10%

off sale every few months ( I wait for those when there is

something I

want from them).


Do a "Smart Search" for 03911



For spare parts or after warranty repair parts, LittleMachineShop

has

them, along with many accessories.



Paul, Central OR