From my experience, HF is VERY wishy-washy. It depends on who you
talk to, which store, etc. Aparently this store started a Special
Order program about a week and a half ago. They didn't even bat an
eye when I gave them the coupon from the web.
I know what you mean about the 8x vs. 7x for parts. That was one of
the tradeoffs when I decided on this machine. I knew it going in.
Thanks for the tip when ordering from LMS.
--- In 7x12minilathe@..., "troyscon" <troyscon@...> wrote:
How in the world were you able to not only order an 8x12 from a
HF
store, but use the 30% off coupon? I would have killed to have been
able to get an X3 from a local HF retail store with a 30% off
deal! I
thought 8x12's and other non-store items (like the X3) could never
be
bought through a store.
For a lot of 8x12 parts go to Lathemaster and call Bob,
especially
a QCTP which you will want FOR SURE and only from Lathemaster as the
one from LMS is too small and needs modified to fit the 8x12. Be
careful about ordering anything from LMS for this lathe without
talking to Chris or getting more info as this lathe doesn't have
alot
of available parts(chucks etc) that will fit without mods and
adapters. Also,the cross slide dial on your lathe will be wrong. It
will say.002 when it is actually .001 (check for picts of the
Lathemaster 8x14 on the net and you'll see).
