Dean,
True inch by itself is not worth the price difference. You can get an inch
conversion kit for a Homier for a lot less than $250!
Micro Mark sells a kit for 7x lathes for $70. Item number 82545
Regardless, IMHO true inch is not a big advantage. You'll end up using
calipers to measure after almost every cut anyway.
I can't recall the exact numbers, but *at best* the difference in precision
offered by using the true inch dial is miniscule. In other words, while the
fake inch dial reads .0400" per turn, it's really only giving you about
.0397" per turn You won't be getting that kind of precision with these
little lathes anyway!
Those who've bought the MicroMark seem to be happy with it though.
bbftx
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----- Original Message -----
From: <craftsman@...>
To: <7x12minilathe@...>
Sent: Thursday, January 16, 2003 9:10 PM
Subject: [7x12minilathe] 7x14 Comments
I'll admit that I'm a new member here, though I've been watching the
list for a while.
A few weeks ago an Atlas 6x18 *followed* me home, in exchange for a
minimal fee. My intent was to get back into some small machining,
and making small parts to repair some of the vintage woodworking
equipment I have.
As luck would have it the 6x18 is in need of several parts. The
dilema I face is whether to wait out the parts on eBay, or procede
with a 7x purchase. In the meantime I've given considerable thought
to a 7x.
I've done a fair amount of research and have spent hours over on
Frank's web site. I was all set to call Homier and order a 7x12,
when comments appeared regarding the MicroMark 7x14. This brings me
to my primary question.
Are there enough advantages to the 7x14 MicroMark to justify buying
it? The cam-lock tailstock is a nice feature, but a *suitable
substitute* can be made. I guess the thing that caught my eye was
the *True-Inch* measurements. Is this worth the extra $250 over
similar 7x12s? Any idea if an aftermarket *True-Inch* product is in
the works or available now?
I would be greatful for any user comments on the MicroMark 7x14.
Thanks, and I hope to be a valued contributor in the near future.
Dean
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