Bob and others looking to buy a 7x lathe

I would not just write off any of the older lathes for the "new kid on the block" the new top of the line Sieg type with new motor and control technology,as sold by LMS and others. Whilst it is true that they are the best so far and that power is more than adequate at all speeds they are otherwise little different in design, fit and finish to all the other models that went before them and that means weaknesses as well as strengths.

As they are sold at a premium price and have limited availability this will undoubtedly mean a hefty shipping bill for many prospective purchasers compared with a "lesser" model that can be bought at discount locally and collected it might well be that they work out a great deal more expensive.

When the 7x mini-lathes first appeared the motor power of 250-300W sometimes something of an issue, especially with large diameter parts at low speeds, but the motors have steadily increased in power over the years and seem to range from 350-550 depending on the vendor and model, still not as good as the new motor Sieg (500W but higher torque) but a definite improvement and likely to satisfy most people.

Here in the UK the premium for the new Sieg is the equivalent of $300 and I have read it can run to that in he US too, depending on offers etc. If you want the extra power and money is not an issue then the Sieg is the best of the crop, but for those on a budget, who are a little less demanding or are not averse to taking things a little slower then one of the older could make a very good purchase and leave you change for extra tooling and accessories. There is also of course the opportunity to look at the used market as well.

Gerry W
Leeds UK
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> To: 7x12minilathe@...
> From: clevinski@...
> Date: Fri, 8 Feb 2013 11:47:27 +0000
> Subject: [7x12minilathe] Re: Real Bull 7x14 lathe questions?
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>
> < br>> Bob,
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> I've had a Real Bull 7x14 with gear box since May, and I love it. It
> did come with quite an accessory package, including a 4" 3-jaw chuck,
> (which is standard if you buy it from Big Dog), steady and follower
> rests, metal main transmission gears (not all of them), tails stock
> drill chuck, live center and dead center. I really liked the
> accessories (though I have not yet used the follower rest) and I
> especially liked the 4" chuck and metal gears.
>
> Just my two cents...
>
> Charlie
>
> --- In
> 7x12minilathe@yah oogroups.com>,
> "bob_guenthner" wrote:
> >
> >
> > Had a response from one of the eBay sellers that the Real Bull lathe
> does have a high/low gear box. It's still a possibility depending on
> what a follower ans steady rest would cost me.
> >
> > Bob
> > --- In
> 7x12minilathe@...>,
> "bob_guenthner" wrote:
> > >
> > > I would like a larger lathe, but space and money are the limiting
> factor. I do have access at work to a South Bend, I don't know the
> exact size, but it's probably a 12 x 60 and an older South Bend that's
> about 36 inches long. The problem is I work for the federal government
> and most people at work wouldn't like it too much if I had a rifle
> barrel or action chucked up in the lathe. I can do most of the work I
> need to do on a 7x14, but could possibly sneak in some time on the work
> lathes if I had to on a weekend.
> > >
> > > Bob
> > >
> > > --- In
> 7x12minilathe@...>,
> "Tony Smith" wrote:
> > > >
> > > > ; > Not sure of the price range you guys are looking at,but at
> 1150.00 my 10x22
> > > > > from grizzly is several times the lathe that the 7x12 it
> replaced. I lost the 7x12 to
> > > > > thieves last winter, and got the 10x22 as I kept seeing the 7x14
> for around
> > > > > $800+ with a bit less than what the 10x22 came with. The wife
> wasn't so happy
> > > > > with the extra cost, but now that i'm getting used to the bigger
> I'm glad I got it. It
> > > > > comes with 5" 3 jaw, 6" four jaw chuck, face plate, steady rest,
> follow rest, mt4
> > > > > center, mt3 center, plus a little tool box to hold the tools in
> till you get a bench
> > > > > made. I still miss the 7x12 tho, it was my first lathe and I
> had lots of fun learning
> > > > > with it.
> > > > > Dennis
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > It is indeed several times the lathe:
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> 010x22%20LATHE/100_4028_edited.jpg<>
> > > >
> > > > (that's a 7x10, but close enough).
> > > >
> > > > Tony
> > > >
> > >
> >
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