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First lathe: Grizzly, Lathemaster, or used Atlas?
I'm getting ready to acquire my first lathe. Basic requirements are to be
able to turn up to 5" diameter stock with a length of 12". For the most part I'm turning plastics and PVC but I will use it for Aluminum and steel turning too. I've read some (many) postings from the group and I'm narrowing down my choices to either the * Grizzly G4000 9" x 19" Bench Lathe, or the * LATHEMASTER 9 X 20 - Gear Drive Benchtop Lathe, or the * LATHEMASTER 8 X 14 MINI LATHE, or a * Used Atlas Lathe (available locally to me). I would welcome whatever comments someone may want to offer. BTW, I'm in the Boston Suburbs so if anyone wants to offer a lathe for sale I'll be happy to listen. Thanks in advance, John (I like hot food and scuba diving, though not necessarily at the same time!) |
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