G'day Andy & Robin
The prices in the Chester catalogue answer my question. They list
the "Conquest" at ?365 and the DB7V at ?475. The "Conquest" only
includes basic extras whereas the DB7V includes a 4 jaw chuck,
steadies and other goodies in the package. For only an extra ?110
(AUD275) you get a better machine plus the extra gear you would have
to purchase anyway.
All I can say is "I wish the DB7V had been available in Oz when I
purchased my lathe."
By comparison you can get in Oz a 7x12 like the "Conquest" for
AUD655 = ?262 on eBay and from a machinery house for AUD799 = ?320.
Being closer to China does have its advantages even if we do lose our
jobs.
Does the DB7V show up in the US? Has anybody seen it in Oz?
One good turn deserves another.
Regards,
Ian
--- In 7x12minilathe@..., "Robin" <robandjan@...> wrote:
I saw this Chester Lathe at the London Model Engineering Exhibition.
The Chester rep said that it wasn't sourced from the same
manufacturer as the warco lathe. Apart from the the Tail Stock being
locked down to the lathe bed by a nut and bolt,and the fact that it
was a nicer colour, I couldn't see any difference. Chester price it
at ?475
Robin
