If you have the space and getting the machine to its "home" is not a problem
I would go with a heavier machine. The Clausing is nice but from what I have
seen parts are getting very pricing and the drive setup can be a re bitch.
The SB for that price is over priced unless it has hard ways is near perfect
and has ALL the goodies. Lathes that are one step up often cost less, up
here in the north east $2600 will buy a very nice lathe. I picked up a very
nice SB 14" fully tooled for under $1000. I have it and a heavy 10, I
haven't used my heavy 10 more than 2 times since I bought the 14", the
amazing thing is the heavy 10 has better resale. if you go to
www.motherearthrecycling.net and click on "shop" you can see both. I will be
selling the heavy 10 in a month or so. (when prices rebound some). Last
week was the time to buy, prices will go up some for the winter.
"DoN. Nichols" wrote in message
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JB wrote:
Don,
Many thanks for the response. After reading your post I did a little more
checking. The SB comes with far more of the tools you mentioned than the
Clasusing. Both lathes are in great condition but it is now apparent that
the SB is better tooled. Having said that, is the Clasing a more rigid
lathe that would make you lean towards it even with less tooling?
Yes, it would. But perhaps because I *own* a Clausing, and am
accustomed to its rigidity. I tend to use the largest shank tooling
which will fit in the quick-change holder for that very reason.
Prices for spare parts from Clausing Service Center have in the
past been more affordable than equivalent parts for the SB (based on
postings here over the years). However, the prices on some parts have
doubled in the past six or so years. This does show that they are
continuing to *make* parts for them, not just to sell off old stock, so
you can expect this sort of thing to happen as manufacturing costs go
up.
You probably should get opinions from others as well -- since I
am obviously biased.
Thanks again.
You're welcome,
DoN.
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