Udo, I picked up a Busy Bee 2227L specifically because it would handle
1" diameter stock through the spindle. I may be wrong on this but I
believe the generic 9x20's spindle is more likw 3/4", at least Busy
Bee's version (CT039) is.

It isn't the world's best lathe but so far it's done everything I need
it to do. Drawbacks are the lack of a quick change box if you're
going to be doing a lot of different threads and no reverse on the
feed screw. There also in no power crossfeed. None of these has been
a major problem for me so far.

Heres' the link to Busy Bee's web site-

http://www.busybeetools.com/

Here's mine-

http://users.eastlink.ca/~howarde/Lathe..html


Good luck,

Howard.



On Sun, 23 Apr 2006 11:56:12 -0400, "Udo Rumpf"
wrote:

I am in the process of deciding on a new lathe.

I decided against a used one as I want something
that will work out of the box, as well I would like it to
be no more then 350 lb. With most of the removable
parts taken off maybe 250 lb net.

My first project will be machining and cut
4130 aircraft tubing, the pieces are 1" dia. with
.0625" wall that will be bored and have a finished
wall thickness of .035" to receive ball bearings.

What experiences do some of the members of this
group have regarding new Asian lathe? What would be
the best price / value ratio in that class as mentioned above.
I have done some research on the web but I still need
input of users that can make informed comments.

Thanks in advance
Udo Rumpf
Canada