I'm not that familiar with the Craftsman model numbers. But it looked larger than a 6" to me. I would not buy a 6" Atlas/Craftsman lathe now, unless it was a real steal, because I have a better idea what I want, and think I need. ;) But if that had been the very first lathe I'd been able to lay hands on, I would have most certainly bought it. Any lathe is better than no lathe.? Maybe I should have several exclamation points on that sentence? :)
I currently have 5 lathes. 4 milling machines. One of the machines actually 3) counts in both of those categories. My brother bought me a Smithy CB1220XL a few years back. I think it was a hint he wants me to make some stuff for him...
Two Unimats. A SL-1000, and a DB200, which are essentially identical, and can also be either milling machine or lathe. Will have one set up as a mill, one as a lathe. The TH42, and a South Bend Heavy 10L. Also an Atlas MF & Harbor Freight 44991 miling machines. Three drill presses. A 10" shaper, 5 bandsaws, 4 bench grinders...?
Hi! My name is Bill, and I'm a toolohaulic!
I do not recommend doing things the way I have. I also have ADD. Unfortunately without the hyperactivity. :) Hopefully YMMV!
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Good judgement comes from experience. Experience comes from bad judgement.?
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On Sunday, October 27, 2024 at 09:40:08 AM CDT, Charles <xlch58@...> wrote:
He included the model number in his post, but the compound looks like the 12 inch model. Basically a 10 inch compound with platform shoes…..