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MERTON B BAKER
Yes, it is. Can't pan it, never used one, or even seen one.
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When I bought my first 7x lathe, I already had the 12x36, and I had all 4 of the 7xs I now own, before the 8x14 appeared on the market. I had a 9x20, though, & sold it. It was bigger than the 7x10, all right, and bigger than the 7x12 (14)s as well, and had 1/3 of a QC gearbox, too, as well as a nice wide T-slotted top on the cross slide. It weighed at least 300#. I paid 300, (used) and after I'd made a few improvements, (Camlock TS, QC toolpost, Lights) sold it for 800. When I sold it, it was much more useful (better) than a new one. At the moment I have more lathes than I need, and have a Uni 3 for sale. Mert -----Original Message-----
From: 7x12minilathe@... [mailto:7x12minilathe@...]On Behalf Of John Brookes Sent: Saturday, October 15, 2011 2:55 PM To: 7x12minilathe@... Subject: Re: [7x12minilathe] Buying a mini-lathe I own both a 8x and a 7x. The 7x is like a toy compared to the 8. The 8 has massive ways, a big solid TS, and works right out of the box. The 8x has the feel of a big lathe. I dont cut LH threads, need a feed towards the tailstock, or variable speed. I just leave it at 800 rpm for everything from aluminum to ss. If I really need a different speed, I change the belt in one minute. At 560, its a buy. On Oct 15, 2011, at 7:17 AM, MERTON B BAKER wrote: Maybe. If you need an extra inch of swing. If you don't mind changingonly the 40 thread LS gearbox, separate power feed shaft, & cross slide powerpin & engage the back gears for the 6 slow ones. It does have plenty oftorque at 30 rpm, though. I like the 1-3/8" hole thru the spindle, too. FWIW, IUnimat DB200. ------------------------------------ Yahoo! Groups Links |
