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I just want to know how much it can take before it breaks?
Estate sales and machines shops closing down is where I go for this stuff.Also, don’t forget that you’ll likely have a couple thousand dollars in measuring tools, chucks, and tooling.
I agree, but even the few years I’ve been doing this, shit adds up fast.Estate sales and machines shops closing down is where I go for this stuff.
Definitely. Especially with the amount of cutters and shit you break for being a dumbassI agree, but even the few years I’ve been doing this, shit adds up fast.
Pretty much going to have to be something used. Nothing new in that price range, that is worth a damn, to my knowledge.
I recommend limiting to what you can find locally so you can inspect it before purchase. At that price point, you're probably limited to Chinese, so try to find a brand that you can actually get parts for. Owning a cheap lathe is pretty much a hobby in and of itself. So be ready to spend a ton of time messing around with the lathe, and don't be in any hurry to make anything really quickly.
My first lathe was a PM1236, yes Chinese, but plenty capable of turning out a good product.
Good luck with your search, wish I had a better recommendation for you.
It’s hard to recommend Chinese, but if it’s in your budget and you aren’t expecting perfection out of the box they are fine, just takes some adjusting and patience to get good results.How did you like the 1236, someone selling one local to me for a pretty decent price and been trying to find a reason not to buy it.
The PM 1440 is a great lathe. Especially to learn on. Even the grizzly’s are decent. I actually believe they are from the same factory in Taiwan.It’s hard to recommend Chinese, but if it’s in your budget and you aren’t expecting perfection out of the box they are fine, just takes some adjusting and patience to get good results.
If you can swing it, the 1440gt is quite a bit better lathe for not a ton more money.
Only issue is finding one with a sufficient spindle bore.I'm sure I'll get shit for this, because the internet..., but you don't need all that much lathe for rifle building in the garage. You are only working on about an inch of the bed so if there is a little bit of taper, you won't notice it. You'll likely be using a floating reamer holder, so having the best bearings isn't critical, nor is absolute headstock alignment. Find something clean and complete.
hell i might grab those!![]()
(2) Damaged PM-1440E-LB METAL LATHES SOLD AS IS FOR PARTS TO MAKE 1 MACHINE | eBay
Machine 2 had fallen on its end cover (Where the belts are, this cover is not there because it was smashed) - The carriage did not take a hit and all with with that end of the machine looks good. So use one for parts, combine them to make a good machine.www.ebay.com
As long as I get a finders fee.hell i might grab those!
I dont either and honetsly im not driving to PA to get them. But that would be a really good project to piece together a working one. they even come with DRO's which is awesome.As long as I get a finders fee.
I have been watching them and I was on the fence on bidding but I am looking to start a new home this spring and
dont need another project.
And you have the parts to sell of the bad one.I dont either and honetsly im not driving to PA to get them. But that would be a really good project to piece together a working one. they even come with DRO's which is awesome.