On Wed, 30 Mar 2005 08:55:54 -0500, rich brenz
wrote:

I'm not an experienced machinist.(But I learn quickly!)
I'd appreciate input a good lathe for home DIY'ers like me.
I'd like to be able to turn aluminum,brass,mild steel and 3-4 inch
maximum diameters. I want to be able to make threaded adapters for
telescope equipment(standard and metric). I'd appreciate input
tools and add-ons that would be useful. I've been to the library and
researched the topic already, so please don't refer me there. I'd like
the advise of others who actually USE(and not just write books about...)
metal lathes. Oh yeah, this lathe will be in my basement and has to fit
through a standard doorway without major disassembly. Price estimates
would help. Thanks.

Rich Brenz

For good old American Iron, its hard to beat a clean Logan 11" lathe
for this sort of work. 5c collet, big enough to actually do work,
parts are available. can be broken down easily for a single person to
move, etc etc.

and they are readily available.

Gunner


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and normally is contracted for life. Can be very contagious.
michael