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Re: Where to buy magnetic-base work lamp

MERTON B BAKER
 

Jerry, I have a fireworks question. Email me off list, would you? Mert

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From: 7x12minilathe@...
[mailto:7x12minilathe@...]On Behalf Of Jerry Durand
Sent: Monday, October 17, 2011 12:13 PM
To: 7x12minilathe@...
Subject: Re: [7x12minilathe] Where to buy magnetic-base work lamp


On 10/17/2011 07:36 AM, lists wrote:
UV is certainly harmful to the skin and eyes, the $64,000 question is
whether manufacturers take the issue seriously and provide filter
coatings on the outside of the tubes.
Just to toss another wrench into the gears of life, many if not most
white LEDs are actually UV LEDs with the same type phosphors* in the
plastic as a florescent light has. So they, too, can emit UV.

* some use quantum dots instead. A very few will use multiple LED die
in 3-5 colors, but that's normally only in devices that are color
changing or for video/film lighting.

--
Jerry Durand, Durand Interstellar, Inc. www.interstellar.com
tel: +1 408 356-3886, USA toll free: 1 866 356-3886
Skype: jerrydurand



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Re: Where to buy magnetic-base work lamp

Jerry Durand
 

On 10/17/2011 07:36 AM, lists wrote:
UV is certainly harmful to the skin and eyes, the $64,000 question is
whether manufacturers take the issue seriously and provide filter
coatings on the outside of the tubes.
Just to toss another wrench into the gears of life, many if not most
white LEDs are actually UV LEDs with the same type phosphors* in the
plastic as a florescent light has. So they, too, can emit UV.

* some use quantum dots instead. A very few will use multiple LED die
in 3-5 colors, but that's normally only in devices that are color
changing or for video/film lighting.

--
Jerry Durand, Durand Interstellar, Inc. www.interstellar.com
tel: +1 408 356-3886, USA toll free: 1 866 356-3886
Skype: jerrydurand


Re: Where to buy magnetic-base work lamp

lists
 

In article <OOEBKAFCDAGNJFABEHBHOELOHCAA.mertbaker@...>,
MERTON B BAKER <mertbaker@...> wrote:
It's the UV end of the solar spectrum that caused
changes in the skin; this leads me to the possibility that the cancer
causing idea may have some truth in it.
UV is certainly harmful to the skin and eyes, the $64,000 question is
whether manufacturers take the issue seriously and provide filter coatings
on the outside of the tubes.

I was browsing a lighting catalogue a while back and looking at small
Halogen lamps, the sort often used for display lighting etc. The catalogue
made it clear that some types were unsuitable for use in "task lighting"
because of UV radiation, unless the fitment had some sort of UV filtering
in its construction. A different range of otherwise identical lamps had UV
filtering built into its front lens and was OK.

It all depends on how close the lamp is to the eyes, in the above
catalogue it specified a minimum distance from the eye for the
non-filtered type which was much greater than for the type with the filter.

Halogens are, of course, an incandescent type lamp.

Fluorescent have been widely used for many years as general lighting and I
know of no statistics suggesting they are any particular risk but they
are, of course, normally mounted on the ceiling, high up and some distance
from the eye. It will be when we use CFLs in table lamps, reading lamps
and local lighting by our lathes that the issues arise.

Any future statistics, however, I suspect will be heavily distorted by the
widespread, deliberate use of UV lighting (blacklighting) in clubs, discos
etc. Any rise in eye problems will be more likely caused by this than
"stray" radiation within the home or workshop.

--
Stuart


Re: Buying a mini-lathe

 

Try TOOL20 Also go to the slick deals page for HF, I understand you
can enter one of the coupon codes online and it'll work.




On Sat, 15 Oct 2011, Clifford wrote:


Is there a 20 per cent coupon code that will work with sale items? I just tested Coupon Code : DISC20 and no-go.

Thanks
Cliff

--- In 7x12minilathe@..., John Brookes <haiticare2011@...> wrote:

The HF 8x14 now on sale for 699. With 20% coupon that reduces to 560. The 8x14 is much more machine than the 7x.
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Re: Buying a mini-lathe

MERTON B BAKER
 

When I write about the virtues of the 7x lathes, it's from the standpoint of
a hobbyist or student. I agree, it's not a heavy weight, and lacks the
power to hog off steel. If you are running a machine shop, it's just handy
to have for a small job when the other machines are tied up with job orders.
Compare it with the Unimats or the Sherline as a beginner's, or hobby lathe,
starting with the initial cost, and you see where I'm coming from.

Mert

-----Original Message-----
From: 7x12minilathe@...
[mailto:7x12minilathe@...]On Behalf Of john brookes
Sent: Sunday, October 16, 2011 11:26 PM
To: 7x12minilathe@...
Subject: Re: [7x12minilathe] Re: Buying a mini-lathe





I hear leftie threads exist on some blog sites, but I am a right thread
guy. ;)
j

On Oct 16, 2011, at 7:37 PM, SirJohnOfYork <steelchipper@...>
wrote:


I wouldn't advise being too quick to just dismiss being able to cut
left hand threads, or to power feed away from the chuck, or bore out a
workpiece where you'd have the chuck going in reverse and the tool feeding
into the far side of the hole where you can see it, etc. - In short, being
able to reverse the direction of the leadscrew (independently of the spindle
direction) is not necessarily some minor little detail to carelessly toss
away, so to speak.

A little bit of reading background might be in order:

Here, the guys at Fignoggle did a comparison of the 8x versus the 7x
and the 9x .

And perhaps most importantly, here shows some 8x12/14 owners discussing
their not insignificant efforts to add the necessary tumbler gears, so they
can do all that reversible leadscrew stuff mentioned above. Pictures
included. Clearly, at least some percentage of 8x12/14 owners do not find a
reversible leadscrew to be an unnecessary "frill."

If that 7x, 8x, 9x or whatever size lathe is going to be the only lathe
you own, I highly recommend doing your homework on this stuff for yourself.
For example, a number of the members here own more than one lathe. That can
definitely color perceptions. An "only lathe" is not at all the same as a
small manual lathe that is an addition to go along with other bigger
lathe(s) and CNC machines and such. An "only lathe" has do do everything
lathe related that you might ever run across, with no hopping about to other
machines you do not have. :-)

More info & understanding is always better: The 7x already has the
variable speed and tumbler gears and whatnot, but it is a small light duty
machine, incapable of taking deeper cuts like the bigger machines can do, so
some operations can take a fair bit longer to get done. Then again, I
remember seeing a video from somebody right here on on this list taking 1/4"
deep cuts into steel with a carefully prepared HSS turning tool in a well
tuned 7x. Hopefully somebody here will remember that video and re-post a
link - it just shows what is possible with these things, just as those 8x
photos linked to above do - in that case of course adding tumbler gears in
order to have a reversible leadscrew.

Taking the 8x12/14 and adding a variable speed control and lever
operated tumbler gears for a reversible leadscrew would make for quite a
machine! Until, that is, somebody else notes how nice it would be to have a
quick change gearbox so you can just shift a few levers around to select a
desired feed rate or thread pitch, and, of course, a powered cross slide.
:-)

I personally can live with the more "primitive" method of manually
swapping change gears around as needed for threading operations and such,
but not having a reversible leadscrew is just going a bit too "primitive"
for me, heavier mass lathe bed and deeper cut capability right out of the
box or no. But thats just me with my one (1) 7x12 mini-lathe and my one (1)
X2 mini-mill with which I have to do everything.

I should note again, though, how so many members and group
owners/moderators on these various metalworking lists, seem to eventually
end up getting 12x or larger lathes and much bigger mills and such. Running
into jobs too big to fit little benchtop machines can be really bothersome
and may lead to major purchases for some folks. This "hobby" can sure be
heck on the wallet. :-)

In any case, best of luck!
John Z.

On 10/16/2011 11:08 AM, nissan.370z wrote:

That would be awesome but I dont compare prices when they are that old
of deals. I paid $440 for a brand new 7x12 last week and wondering if I
should return it and get the 8x12 if it is that much better. A friend of
mine is going to order one Monday if he finds a working coupon code. I still
have yet to find one that will work on that lathe.

The current price before code isnt bad, but by the time you add
shipping and tax that is more than I am spending right now (I will wait
another year or two and hopefully be buying either a used decent size
SouthBend or a new 12x-14x lathe with like 36-40 bed roughly if I have the
room for it I plan by then).

So at $440 and no tax (plus shipping cheaper than HF charges), should
I keep the 7x12 or return it and get the HF 8x lathe? (if a working coupon
code is shown to me) Or keep the 7x12 and learn on it till I can get a much
larger lathe like I want that will blow the 8x away? I am conflicted now
that I seen this deal and possible coupon?


Re: Buying a mini-lathe

Andrew Franks
 

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Though it does boast variable speed control, my Weiss 7x12 lathe is similar in many respects to an 8x, and came without?a leadscrew reverse . I soon decided that a?reverse would be helpful, not only for LH threading but also for plain turning up to a shoulder at the outside end of the work. In the end, the reverse proved pretty easy to implement.
?
I read up on fitting tumbler arrangements to 8x lathes, but as you say, the effort involved seemed "not insignificant". Realising that reverse would not be?needed very often, I went for a single idler gear which could be interposed between the spindle gear and the topmost gear on the banjo. The simplest?option was be to drill/tap a hole in the headstock into which a stud carrying the extra gear could be screwed when required, but the lathe was under warranty and I doubted my ability to drill in exactly the right place to achieve a good mesh with the spindle gear. Accordingly, I mounted the gear on an arm pivoting around an existing bolt into the headstock, so it can be swung into position when required,?the banjo being repositioned to make room for it. Full details at <??>
?
Not as convenient as a proper tumbler reverse, but only takes a few moments to?bring into play on the rare occasions when?needed.
?
Andy?

To: 7x12minilathe@...
From: steelchipper@...
Date: Sun, 16 Oct 2011 19:37:11 -0400
Subject: Re: [7x12minilathe] Re: Buying a mini-lathe

?
?I wouldn't advise being too quick to just dismiss being able to cut left hand threads, or to power feed away from the chuck, or bore out a workpiece where you'd have the chuck going in reverse and the tool feeding into the far side of the hole where you can see it, etc. - In short, being able to reverse the direction of the leadscrew (independently of the spindle direction) is not necessarily some minor little detail to carelessly toss away, so to speak.

?A little bit of reading background might be in order:

?Here, the guys at Fignoggle did a .

?And perhaps most importantly, here shows some 8x12/14 owners discussing their not insignificant efforts to , so they can do all that reversible leadscrew stuff mentioned above. Pictures included. Clearly, at least some percentage of 8x12/14 owners do not find a reversible leadscrew to be an unnecessary "frill.".................

.


Re: compare mini lathe to 6" atlas

MERTON B BAKER
 

MessageSears also sold another lathe made by AA. Mert

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From: 7x12minilathe@...
[mailto:7x12minilathe@...]On Behalf Of Michael Jablonski
Sent: Sunday, October 16, 2011 7:46 PM
To: 7x12minilathe@...
Subject: RE: [7x12minilathe] compare mini lathe to 6" atlas





Well you're comparing products that really don't compare other than all of
them being lathes.

The Atlas and South Bend lathes were larger heavier production machines
that would run for years without failure with good general maintenance. The
South Bend was the in my opinion was the top of the heap. Most of the South
Bend lathes had quick change gear boxes making threading changes and feed
changes in a couple of seconds. I've never seen a 7x with a quick change
gear box. They all use removable gears sets which is time consuming. The
South Bend used a clutch system for the power feeds and was driven from a
keyway cut into the length of the Lead Screw which also served double duty
in keeping chips out of the split nut.. This saved wear and tear of the slip
nut and lead screw threads which were only used for threading. The split nut
was engaged with a lever, the power feed was engaged by tightening a knob on
the apron to engage the clutch. The South Bend also had power feed on the
cross slide.

The Atlas was a little lighter than the South Bend but still a very good
machine. It used the lead screw for both threading and power feeds. (Someone
can correct me if I am wrong on the lead screw.) Atlas made lathes for Sears
under the Craftsman name, so if you run across a Craftsman lathe it is most
likely an Atlas.

Once Sears started selling lots of these Atlas/Craftsman lathes,
Montgomery Wards wanted in, so they contracted with Logan Engineering to
built them a lathe to compete with Sears with. The first Logan lathes were
sold through Montgomery Wards under their Power Kraft label. A year later
Logan started manufacturing lathes under their own name and the Logan Lathe
was born.

The South Bend lathes started out in 1906. Later they moved into the old
Studebaker auto plant which had closed its doors in South Bend Indiana.
Through buy outs and mergers with LeBlonde and others, they ended up going
through several companies and I believe ended up as part of Grizzly
Industrial Inc.

The Logan/Wards were built in Chicago, Illinois from 1940 - 1971.

The Atlas lathes were built in Kalamazoo, Michigan from 1936 - 1980???

If you buy one of these larger work horses expect to do some rebuilding on
them. They have probably have lots of years of use on them but with a little
rebuilding they will be running long after you are gone.

Michael


-----Original Message-----
From: 7x12minilathe@...
[mailto:7x12minilathe@...] On Behalf Of gwelo62
Sent: Sunday, October 16, 2011 1:15 PM
To: 7x12minilathe@...
Subject: [7x12minilathe] compare mini lathe to 6" atlas



Some of you gents have used a wide array of lathes. How do the 7x and 8x
lathes compare to an Atlas or South Bend (size excepted)?

Cheers


Re: Where to buy magnetic-base work lamp

Michael Taglieri
 

If I understand you right, you're essentially saying that the millions
and millions of people in the US who use CF bulbs are all ruining their
eyes. Is there some actual evidence you can show us for this?

Mike Taglieri miket_nyc@...

Everyone has his reasons.
- Jean Renoir "The Rules of the Game"

----- Original Message -----
From: "Andrew" <akayton1@...>
To: <7x12minilathe@...>
Sent: Saturday, October 15, 2011 3:27 AM
Subject: Re: [7x12minilathe] Where to buy magnetic-base work lamp


The quality of light is what will damage your eyes over time. The the CF
you get lots of light but you might not see detail well. It is in the
fine detail were accidents happen.

I use compare light to food as an example. You get lots of hamburgers
cheaply and are fed. But over time you pay for the savings in health
problems. With light the health problems will be injuries and poor eye
sight.

Cheers,

Andrew

On Sat, 2011-10-15 at 01:25 -0500, Michael Taglieri wrote:

I can see why "quality of light" would matter to someone matching
colors or
something, but why does it matter to machining? My shop is all CF
bulbs,
except one incandescent bulb near the lathe because I sometimes use it
as a
source of heat. (In fact, my whole house is CF bulbs except for one on
my
desk that my cat likes to sit under, again as a source of heat).

Mike Taglieri miket_nyc@...

Everyone has his reasons.
- Jean Renoir "The Rules of the Game"

----- Original Message ----- > On 09/26/2011 05:02 PM, Andrew wrote:

They phased out the 'normal" incandescent bulbs in Australia. The
only
decent alternative are halogen type. I found the CF give a lot of
light
but not the right type of light. Even the "warm" version did not
seem to
be the right quality of light.






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Re: compare mini lathe to 6" atlas

Michael Taglieri
 

The Atlas was a little lighter than the South Bend but still a very good
machine. It used the lead screw for both threading and power feeds.
(Someone can correct me if I am wrong on the lead screw.) Atlas made
lathes for Sears under the Craftsman name, so if you run across a
Craftsman lathe it is most likely an Atlas.
This is true for all the Craftsman lathes but the little 6" model made by
Dunlap (). I used to own one of
these, and it was pretty dreadful compared to the Chinese minilathes. It
had about a 1/4" bore in the spindle, had no graduations on anything, and
used #0 Morse tapers. Better than no lathe at all, but the Atlas-made
lathes were far better.

Mike Taglieri miket_nyc@...

Everyone has his reasons.
- Jean Renoir "The Rules of the Game"


Re: Buying a mini-lathe

 

I just happen to have it handy...



mike

--- In 7x12minilathe@..., SirJohnOfYork <steelchipper@...> wrote:

I wouldn't advise being too quick to just dismiss being able to cut
left hand threads, or to power feed away from the chuck, or bore out a
workpiece where you'd have the chuck going in reverse and the tool
feeding into the far side of the hole where you can /see/ it, etc. - In
short, being able to reverse the direction of the leadscrew
(independently of the spindle direction) is not necessarily some minor
little detail to carelessly toss away, so to speak.

A little bit of reading background might be in order:

Here, the guys at Fignoggle did a comparison of the 8x versus the 7x
and the 9x
<>
.

And perhaps most importantly, here shows some 8x12/14 owners
discussing their not insignificant efforts to add the necessary tumbler
gears
<>,
so they can do all that reversible leadscrew stuff mentioned above.
Pictures included. Clearly, at least some percentage of 8x12/14 owners
do not find a reversible leadscrew to be an unnecessary "frill."

If that 7x, 8x, 9x or whatever size lathe is going to be /the only
lathe you own/, I highly recommend doing your homework on this stuff for
yourself. For example, a number of the members here own more than one
lathe. That can /definitely/ color perceptions. An "only lathe" is not
at all the same as a small manual lathe that is an addition to go along
with other bigger lathe(s) and CNC machines and such. An "only lathe"
has do do /everything/ lathe related that you might ever run across,
with no hopping about to other machines you do not have. :-)

More info & understanding is always better: The 7x already has the
variable speed and tumbler gears and whatnot, but it is a small light
duty machine, incapable of taking deeper cuts like the bigger machines
can do, so some operations can take a fair bit longer to get done. Then
again, I remember seeing a video from somebody right here on on this
list taking 1/4" deep cuts into steel with a carefully prepared HSS
turning tool in a well tuned 7x. *Hopefully somebody here will remember
that video and re-post a link* - it just shows what is /possible/ with
these things, just as those 8x photos linked to above do - in that case
of course adding tumbler gears in order to have a reversible leadscrew.

Taking the 8x12/14 and adding a variable speed control and lever
operated tumbler gears for a reversible leadscrew would make for quite a
machine! Until, that is, somebody else notes how nice it would be to
have a quick change gearbox so you can just shift a few levers around to
select a desired feed rate or thread pitch, and, of course, a /powered
cross slide/. :-)

I personally can live with the more "primitive" method of manually
swapping change gears around as needed for threading operations and
such, but not having a reversible leadscrew is just going a bit too
"primitive" for me, heavier mass lathe bed and deeper cut capability
right out of the box or no. But thats just me with my one (1) 7x12
mini-lathe and my one (1) X2 mini-mill with which I have to do
/everything/.

I should note again, though, how so many members and group
owners/moderators on these various metalworking lists, seem to
eventually end up getting 12x or larger lathes and much bigger mills and
such. Running into jobs too big to fit little benchtop machines can be
really bothersome and may lead to major purchases for some folks. This
"hobby" can sure be heck on the wallet. :-)

In any case, best of luck!
John Z.

On 10/16/2011 11:08 AM, nissan.370z wrote:

That would be awesome but I dont compare prices when they are that old
of deals. I paid $440 for a brand new 7x12 last week and wondering if
I should return it and get the 8x12 if it is that much better. A
friend of mine is going to order one Monday if he finds a working
coupon code. I still have yet to find one that will work on that lathe.

The current price before code isnt bad, but by the time you add
shipping and tax that is more than I am spending right now (I will
wait another year or two and hopefully be buying either a used decent
size SouthBend or a new 12x-14x lathe with like 36-40 bed roughly if I
have the room for it I plan by then).

So at $440 and no tax (plus shipping cheaper than HF charges), should
I keep the 7x12 or return it and get the HF 8x lathe? (if a working
coupon code is shown to me) Or keep the 7x12 and learn on it till I
can get a much larger lathe like I want that will blow the 8x away? I
am conflicted now that I seen this deal and possible coupon?


Re: compare mini lathe to 6" atlas

 

¿ªÔÆÌåÓý

Well you're comparing products that really don't compare other than all of them being lathes.
?
The Atlas and South Bend lathes were larger heavier production machines that would run for years without failure with good general maintenance. The South Bend was the in my opinion was the top of the heap.?Most?of the South Bend lathes had quick change gear boxes making threading changes and feed changes in a couple of seconds. I've never seen a 7x with a quick change gear box. They all use removable gears sets which is time consuming. The South Bend used a clutch system for the power feeds and was driven from a keyway cut into the length of?the Lead Screw which also served double duty in keeping chips out of the split nut.. This saved wear and tear of the slip nut and lead screw?threads which were only used for threading. The split nut was engaged with a lever, the power feed was engaged by tightening a knob on the apron to engage the clutch. The South Bend also had power feed on the cross slide.
?
The Atlas was a little lighter than the South Bend but still a very good machine. It used the lead screw for both threading and power feeds. (Someone can correct me if I am wrong on the lead screw.) Atlas made lathes for Sears under the Craftsman name, so if you run across a Craftsman lathe it is most likely an Atlas.
?
Once Sears started selling lots of these Atlas/Craftsman lathes, Montgomery Wards wanted in, so they contracted with Logan Engineering to built them a lathe to compete with Sears with. The first Logan lathes were sold through Montgomery Wards under their Power Kraft label. A year later Logan started manufacturing lathes under their own name and the Logan Lathe was born.
?
The South Bend lathes started out in 1906. Later they moved into the old Studebaker auto plant which had closed its doors in South Bend Indiana.?Through buy outs and mergers?with LeBlonde and others, they?ended up going through several companies and I believe ended up as part of Grizzly Industrial Inc.
?
The Logan/Wards were built in Chicago, Illinois from 1940 - 1971.
?
The Atlas lathes were built in?Kalamazoo, Michigan?from 1936 - 1980???
?
If you buy one of these larger work horses expect to do some rebuilding on them. They have probably have lots of years of use on them but with a little rebuilding they will be running long after you are gone.
?
Michael
?
?

-----Original Message-----
From: 7x12minilathe@... [mailto:7x12minilathe@...] On Behalf Of gwelo62
Sent: Sunday, October 16, 2011 1:15 PM
To: 7x12minilathe@...
Subject: [7x12minilathe] compare mini lathe to 6" atlas

?

Some of you gents have used a wide array of lathes. How do the 7x and 8x lathes compare to an Atlas or South Bend (size excepted)?

Cheers


Re: Buying a mini-lathe

 

¿ªÔÆÌåÓý

?I wouldn't advise being too quick to just dismiss being able to cut left hand threads, or to power feed away from the chuck, or bore out a workpiece where you'd have the chuck going in reverse and the tool feeding into the far side of the hole where you can see it, etc. - In short, being able to reverse the direction of the leadscrew (independently of the spindle direction) is not necessarily some minor little detail to carelessly toss away, so to speak.

?A little bit of reading background might be in order:

?Here, the guys at Fignoggle did a .

?And perhaps most importantly, here shows some 8x12/14 owners discussing their not insignificant efforts to , so they can do all that reversible leadscrew stuff mentioned above. Pictures included. Clearly, at least some percentage of 8x12/14 owners do not find a reversible leadscrew to be an unnecessary "frill."

?If that 7x, 8x, 9x or whatever size lathe is going to be the only lathe you own, I highly recommend doing your homework on this stuff for yourself. For example, a number of the members here own more than one lathe. That can definitely color perceptions. An "only lathe" is not at all the same as a small manual lathe that is an addition to go along with other bigger lathe(s) and CNC machines and such. An "only lathe" has do do everything lathe related that you might ever run across, with no hopping about to other machines you do not have. :-)

?More info & understanding is always better: The 7x already has the variable speed and tumbler gears and whatnot, but it is a small light duty machine, incapable of taking deeper cuts like the bigger machines can do, so some operations can take a fair bit longer to get done. Then again, I remember seeing a video from somebody right here on on this list taking 1/4" deep cuts into steel with a carefully prepared HSS turning tool in a well tuned 7x. Hopefully somebody here will remember that video and re-post a link - it just shows what is possible with these things, just as those 8x photos linked to above do - in that case of course adding tumbler gears in order to have a reversible leadscrew.

?Taking the 8x12/14 and adding a variable speed control and lever operated tumbler gears for a reversible leadscrew would make for quite a machine! Until, that is, somebody else notes how nice it would be to have a quick change gearbox so you can just shift a few levers around to select a desired feed rate or thread pitch, and, of course, a powered cross slide. :-)

?I personally can live with the more "primitive" method of manually swapping change gears around as needed for threading operations and such, but not having a reversible leadscrew is just going a bit too "primitive" for me, heavier mass lathe bed and deeper cut capability right out of the box or no. But thats just me with my one (1) 7x12 mini-lathe and my one (1) X2 mini-mill with which I have to do everything.

?I should note again, though, how so many members and group owners/moderators on these various metalworking lists, seem to eventually end up getting 12x or larger lathes and much bigger mills and such. Running into jobs too big to fit little benchtop machines can be really bothersome and may lead to major purchases for some folks. This "hobby" can sure be heck on the wallet. :-)

?In any case, best of luck!
?John Z.

On 10/16/2011 11:08 AM, nissan.370z wrote:

?

That would be awesome but I dont compare prices when they are that old of deals. I paid $440 for a brand new 7x12 last week and wondering if I should return it and get the 8x12 if it is that much better. A friend of mine is going to order one Monday if he finds a working coupon code. I still have yet to find one that will work on that lathe.

The current price before code isnt bad, but by the time you add shipping and tax that is more than I am spending right now (I will wait another year or two and hopefully be buying either a used decent size SouthBend or a new 12x-14x lathe with like 36-40 bed roughly if I have the room for it I plan by then).

So at $440 and no tax (plus shipping cheaper than HF charges), should I keep the 7x12 or return it and get the HF 8x lathe? (if a working coupon code is shown to me) Or keep the 7x12 and learn on it till I can get a much larger lathe like I want that will blow the 8x away? I am conflicted now that I seen this deal and possible coupon?


Re: Buying a mini-lathe

MERTON B BAKER
 

I have A bunch of square ones, and round by 8ths from 3'8 to 1", I think.
No hex ones. I'll have to go down in the playpen in the morning & check on
the round ones. The spindle bore on the 12 is 1-3/8" mostly HSS for
parting toolbits. they go right in under power, but the bandsaw is quicker.
I have a 7" SB shaper to do grooves with.

Mert

-----Original Message-----
From: 7x12minilathe@...
[mailto:7x12minilathe@...]On Behalf Of John Brookes
Sent: Sunday, October 16, 2011 12:26 PM
To: 7x12minilathe@...
Subject: Re: [7x12minilathe] Buying a mini-lathe


Mert
Ill have to make a list of the collet sizes I have...Any particular you ned?
The spindle bore on the 8x is around 7/8 I think.
What is it on the 12?
What do you use for parting? Ive used brazed carbide cut at an angle as well
as T type cutoff tools. Both work good.
Ive been considering using the the .040 cutoff for slotting, its Cobalt. I
would have to figure out a holder for it. It wll go on a
gang tool cnc lathe which has 3/4 in tool holders. Space is limited, as I
have 8 tools on carriage now. It is fed by a bar feeder
and automatic collet closer.
So I am planning to mount the grooving tool on the end of a 4140 rod. There
could be a cross piece of rectangular bar on the end of the rod.
Perhaps the cross piece could be brazed to the rod, and a simple clamping
arrangement would be bolts and special washers to hold the T type
cutoff-grooving tool at a right angle to
the axis of the rod.
?






On Oct 16, 2011, at 11:13 AM, MERTON B BAKER wrote:

Got the 12X from an outfit in Nevada a long time ago. It's Jet brand from
Taiwan. I remember thinking at the time I uncrated it, that the local
machine tool factory (Chas. G. Allen) wouldn't have let it out of the shop
looking so crude, but it has performed extremely well for me for nearly 30
years. I'm using it for my present project, making endmill holders for
Unimats.
I made a 5C collet closer for it, but have yet to need it for anything.
I'd make these Unimat endmill holders from 3' lengths of bar stock on it,
but the 4x6 bandsaw cuts 'em off quicker than I could part 'em off , even
under power on the lathe. The collet closer I made for the 7x, takes 3C
collets, right in scale. I'm interested in more 5C collets; what would
you
like to have that I might have lying around useless? What size spindle
bore
does the 8x have? One of the reasons I sold the 9x, was the 3/4" bore,
same
as the 7xs. That is huge for such a small lathe as the 7xs. I sold the
Atlas 618 I rebuilt for the same reason; except for the bed length, the 7x
was bigger all around.

Mert



-----Original Message-----
From: 7x12minilathe@...
[mailto:7x12minilathe@...]On Behalf Of John Brookes
Sent: Sunday, October 16, 2011 9:37 AM
To: 7x12minilathe@...
Subject: Re: [7x12minilathe] Buying a mini-lathe


Mert
Thanks for reply. Where is the 12x from, and do you like it?
I too have a 5C collet chuck. (lathemaster). I never use it, but I have
hundreds of extra 5C collets, which I plan to sell on ebay.
How close is your tir on a workpiece and what is your procedure for
truing?
I have a 7x10 I bought on ebay for 200$. I replaced the motor controller
and
need to fix the rack. If I put the %C on the *, the 7x could take up the
slack.
JB

On Oct 16, 2011, at 5:46 AM, MERTON B BAKER wrote:

Good question. Got the 7x10 out of curiosity, and felt limited by the
10"
dimension, especially when drilling. saw the Homier on sale for 300, and
bought one. 7x12, it said. When it arrived and got unpacked, I
discovered
that the 12 was from the chuck face, and not between centers. Even
salesmen
make errors. Not at all saddened by this, and enjoying the extra room, I
found the Grizzly "7x12" on sale for 325, I think it was, and still
curious, I called Grizzly, and was informed that the lathe was out of
stock,
& if I agreed to wait, on backorder, they would deduct $50, and ship it
free. I agreed. Now, with three lathes, it didn't make sense to swap
chucks any time I needed the 4 jaw, so that went on the Griz, and the
collet
att. I made went permanently on the 7x10. The last one was an
extravagance.
I was at a Cummins truck sale, and the Cummins version, which comes with
ALL
the extra stuff, lunette, follower rest, face plate, TS chuck, etc. and
bought it. This was before Cummins got embroiled with the diesel people,
and changed to "Toolsnow". the Cummins Lathe has been sitting in its box
to
remind me not to do things like that. Good thing my shop is fairly
large.
It's handy having the 4 jaw ready to go, but the collets don't get much
use
now, although when I was making the closer, they seemed imperative. The
Homier and the Cummins are RBs and the other two are SIEGs. At the
moment,
most of my work is on the 12x36, and a couple of Unimats. The 7xs get
used
a lot when I have a job on the 12x that I don't want to take out of the
chuck. I'm retired, and the shop is now my playpen, & provides a little
extra income as well. I can make most anything someone is willing to pay
for.

Mert




-----Original Message-----
From: 7x12minilathe@...
[mailto:7x12minilathe@...]On Behalf Of John Brookes
Sent: Saturday, October 15, 2011 7:26 PM
To: 7x12minilathe@...
Subject: Re: [7x12minilathe] Buying a mini-lathe


why do you own 4?
jb

On Oct 15, 2011, at 4:17 PM, MERTON B BAKER wrote:

Yes, it is. Can't pan it, never used one, or even seen one.
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 changing
belts. If you never want to cut LH threads, or use the power feed to
cut
toward the TS. If you need a lot more power than the &x series. I
don't
know anything about the 8x14, except what I read on this list; don't
even
think I've seen one in the catalogs. In my experience though, the
7x12,
(really a 7x14) is the best small lathe, which is a real engine lathe,
for
anywhere near the price. I own 3 of 'em as well as a 7x10. They lack
only
the 40 thread LS gearbox, separate power feed shaft, & cross slide
power
feed, which I enjoy having on my 12x36, with the 2 HP 240 v. motor. I
do
have to change belts for the 6 fast spindle speeds, and unscrew the
bull
pin
& engage the back gears for the 6 slow ones. It does have plenty of
torque
at 30 rpm, though. I like the 1-3/8" hole thru the spindle, too. FWIW,
I
bought a HF 7x10 out of curiosity about 20 years ago, and have been an
enthusiastic fan of the 7xs ever since. Especially, for someone with
limited space, (I have 1500 sf), & a limited budget, (I'm a retired
schoolteacher). I wish these were available in 1958 when I bought my
Unimat
DB200.

Mert


-----Original Message-----
From: 7x12minilathe@...
[mailto:7x12minilathe@...]On Behalf Of whispers [HM]
Sent: Friday, October 14, 2011 11:44 PM
To: 7x12minilathe@...
Subject: Re: [7x12minilathe] Buying a mini-lathe





MUCH MUCH more!!!

but keep in mind.. no variable speed control (all belt speeds)..

and I dont think there is a lead screw reverse lever.. (only if you
run
chuck in opposite direction)

(without tumbler gear or whatever)

Go to fignoggle.com to see comparrison pics of the 7x vs the 8x.. The
7x
is like a shoe bow!




----- Original Message -----
From: John Brookes
To: 7x12minilathe@...
Sent: Friday, October 14, 2011 3:35 PM
Subject: [7x12minilathe] Buying a mini-lathe



The HF 8x14 now on sale for 699. With 20% coupon that reduces to 560.
The 8x14 is much more machine than the 7x.
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compare mini lathe to 6" atlas

 

Some of you gents have used a wide array of lathes. How do the 7x and 8x lathes compare to an Atlas or South Bend (size excepted)?

Cheers


Re: Buying a mini-lathe

 

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IMHO..
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I guess it depends on your projects and intent..
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the 8x is really an 8x14.. (even though labeled as an 8x12).. in fact its the same exact machine as LatheMaster sells a their 8x14 machine.. (except of course the HF one is red).. and LM comes with a tolling package or some kind I think..
?
the 8x can take bigger cuts and is WAY (way) beefier than the 7x's..
?
but you already know what the 8x is missing that the 7x has.. if thats ok for you.. then the 8x (again IMHO beats the 7x everywhere else)
?
not to mention some of the tools for the 7x limit your sizes..
?
for example the steady rest can only accomodate like 1" in or something.. my steady can use 2.5 stock or something..
?
at some point you need to make a choice on what better fits your needs and project scope..
?
?
?
?
?
?

----- Original Message -----
Sent: Sunday, October 16, 2011 10:08 AM
Subject: [7x12minilathe] Re: Buying a mini-lathe

?

That would be awesome but I dont compare prices when they are that old of deals. I paid $440 for a brand new 7x12 last week and wondering if I should return it and get the 8x12 if it is that much better. A friend of mine is going to order one Monday if he finds a working coupon code. I still have yet to find one that will work on that lathe.

The current price before code isnt bad, but by the time you add shipping and tax that is more than I am spending right now (I will wait another year or two and hopefully be buying either a used decent size SouthBend or a new 12x-14x lathe with like 36-40 bed roughly if I have the room for it I plan by then).

So at $440 and no tax (plus shipping cheaper than HF charges), should I keep the 7x12 or return it and get the HF 8x lathe? (if a working coupon code is shown to me) Or keep the 7x12 and learn on it till I can get a much larger lathe like I want that will blow the 8x away? I am conflicted now that I seen this deal and possible coupon?

--- In 7x12minilathe@..., "whispers [HM]" wrote:
>
> well heres one for ya.. about 2+ years ago.. it was on sale for $449!.. .. and I used a %20 off coupon on it..
>
> hardened waysI believe..
>
> and if you want to add on the no questions asked warranty.. (like I did).. you can get a replacement if it breaks.. (I did that as well)
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: nissan.370z
> To: 7x12minilathe@...
> Sent: Saturday, October 15, 2011 6:29 PM
> Subject: [7x12minilathe] Re: Buying a mini-lathe
>
>
>
> I see a 8x12 but not 8x14 (does it measure to be 14 and list as 12?)? And what codes are working online currently? Just curious for a friend not me. I already bought a Grizzly 7x12 (like not having to pay tax, that helped). The 8x12 has its drawbacks but some prefer the belt drive over variable, it is surely a heavier duty machine being 250 pounds ship weight (of course more weight in packaging Vs a 7x12 too) vs the 90 pound 7x12 ship weight.
>
> Not being a patient person I dont like the "Item made to order. Average time to ship is 4 weeks with a maximum of 16 weeks. Customer will be contacted regarding delivery."
>
> Big question though, does anyone know if the bed in the 8x12 is ground and hardened? Dont like the HF only having 90 day warranty though. Seen a reviewer on HF say they paid $499 with free shipping back earlier this year! Never seen the 8x HF lathe that cheap.
>
> --- In 7x12minilathe@..., John Brookes wrote:
> >
> > The HF 8x14 now on sale for 699. With 20% coupon that reduces to 560. The 8x14 is much more machine than the 7x.
> > j
> >
>


Re: Finally, a project!

 

I found it on ebay for 6$a pint or 25$ a gallon.
JB

On Oct 16, 2011, at 12:34 PM, Jerry Durand wrote:

I notice if you look it up under different names the price changes...a
lot. Water Glass Concrete Floor and Carton Sealer is a pretty cheap
version, there's probably even better prices.

On 10/16/2011 08:23 AM, john brookes wrote:
interesting.
im looking for a glue for a carbide insert that is temporary. A good temporary glue is sodium silicate. Dissolves in water but strong bond.

john b

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Re: Finally, a project!

Jerry Durand
 

I notice if you look it up under different names the price changes...a
lot. Water Glass Concrete Floor and Carton Sealer is a pretty cheap
version, there's probably even better prices.

On 10/16/2011 08:23 AM, john brookes wrote:
interesting.
im looking for a glue for a carbide insert that is temporary. A good temporary glue is sodium silicate. Dissolves in water but strong bond.

john b

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tel: +1 408 356-3886, USA toll free: 1 866 356-3886
Skype: jerrydurand


Re: Buying a mini-lathe

 

Mert
Ill have to make a list of the collet sizes I have...Any particular you ned?
The spindle bore on the 8x is around 7/8 I think.
What is it on the 12?
What do you use for parting? Ive used brazed carbide cut at an angle as well as T type cutoff tools. Both work good.
Ive been considering using the the .040 cutoff for slotting, its Cobalt. I would have to figure out a holder for it. It wll go on a
gang tool cnc lathe which has 3/4 in tool holders. Space is limited, as I have 8 tools on carriage now. It is fed by a bar feeder
and automatic collet closer.
So I am planning to mount the grooving tool on the end of a 4140 rod. There could be a cross piece of rectangular bar on the end of the rod.
Perhaps the cross piece could be brazed to the rod, and a simple clamping arrangement would be bolts and special washers to hold the T type cutoff-grooving tool at a right angle to
the axis of the rod.
?

On Oct 16, 2011, at 11:13 AM, MERTON B BAKER wrote:

Got the 12X from an outfit in Nevada a long time ago. It's Jet brand from
Taiwan. I remember thinking at the time I uncrated it, that the local
machine tool factory (Chas. G. Allen) wouldn't have let it out of the shop
looking so crude, but it has performed extremely well for me for nearly 30
years. I'm using it for my present project, making endmill holders for
Unimats.
I made a 5C collet closer for it, but have yet to need it for anything.
I'd make these Unimat endmill holders from 3' lengths of bar stock on it,
but the 4x6 bandsaw cuts 'em off quicker than I could part 'em off , even
under power on the lathe. The collet closer I made for the 7x, takes 3C
collets, right in scale. I'm interested in more 5C collets; what would you
like to have that I might have lying around useless? What size spindle bore
does the 8x have? One of the reasons I sold the 9x, was the 3/4" bore, same
as the 7xs. That is huge for such a small lathe as the 7xs. I sold the
Atlas 618 I rebuilt for the same reason; except for the bed length, the 7x
was bigger all around.

Mert



-----Original Message-----
From: 7x12minilathe@...
[mailto:7x12minilathe@...]On Behalf Of John Brookes
Sent: Sunday, October 16, 2011 9:37 AM
To: 7x12minilathe@...
Subject: Re: [7x12minilathe] Buying a mini-lathe


Mert
Thanks for reply. Where is the 12x from, and do you like it?
I too have a 5C collet chuck. (lathemaster). I never use it, but I have
hundreds of extra 5C collets, which I plan to sell on ebay.
How close is your tir on a workpiece and what is your procedure for truing?
I have a 7x10 I bought on ebay for 200$. I replaced the motor controller and
need to fix the rack. If I put the %C on the *, the 7x could take up the
slack.
JB

On Oct 16, 2011, at 5:46 AM, MERTON B BAKER wrote:

Good question. Got the 7x10 out of curiosity, and felt limited by the 10"
dimension, especially when drilling. saw the Homier on sale for 300, and
bought one. 7x12, it said. When it arrived and got unpacked, I
discovered
that the 12 was from the chuck face, and not between centers. Even
salesmen
make errors. Not at all saddened by this, and enjoying the extra room, I
found the Grizzly "7x12" on sale for 325, I think it was, and still
curious, I called Grizzly, and was informed that the lathe was out of
stock,
& if I agreed to wait, on backorder, they would deduct $50, and ship it
free. I agreed. Now, with three lathes, it didn't make sense to swap
chucks any time I needed the 4 jaw, so that went on the Griz, and the
collet
att. I made went permanently on the 7x10. The last one was an
extravagance.
I was at a Cummins truck sale, and the Cummins version, which comes with
ALL
the extra stuff, lunette, follower rest, face plate, TS chuck, etc. and
bought it. This was before Cummins got embroiled with the diesel people,
and changed to "Toolsnow". the Cummins Lathe has been sitting in its box
to
remind me not to do things like that. Good thing my shop is fairly large.
It's handy having the 4 jaw ready to go, but the collets don't get much
use
now, although when I was making the closer, they seemed imperative. The
Homier and the Cummins are RBs and the other two are SIEGs. At the
moment,
most of my work is on the 12x36, and a couple of Unimats. The 7xs get
used
a lot when I have a job on the 12x that I don't want to take out of the
chuck. I'm retired, and the shop is now my playpen, & provides a little
extra income as well. I can make most anything someone is willing to pay
for.

Mert




-----Original Message-----
From: 7x12minilathe@...
[mailto:7x12minilathe@...]On Behalf Of John Brookes
Sent: Saturday, October 15, 2011 7:26 PM
To: 7x12minilathe@...
Subject: Re: [7x12minilathe] Buying a mini-lathe


why do you own 4?
jb

On Oct 15, 2011, at 4:17 PM, MERTON B BAKER wrote:

Yes, it is. Can't pan it, never used one, or even seen one.
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 changing
belts. If you never want to cut LH threads, or use the power feed to cut
toward the TS. If you need a lot more power than the &x series. I
don't
know anything about the 8x14, except what I read on this list; don't
even
think I've seen one in the catalogs. In my experience though, the 7x12,
(really a 7x14) is the best small lathe, which is a real engine lathe,
for
anywhere near the price. I own 3 of 'em as well as a 7x10. They lack
only
the 40 thread LS gearbox, separate power feed shaft, & cross slide power
feed, which I enjoy having on my 12x36, with the 2 HP 240 v. motor. I
do
have to change belts for the 6 fast spindle speeds, and unscrew the bull
pin
& engage the back gears for the 6 slow ones. It does have plenty of
torque
at 30 rpm, though. I like the 1-3/8" hole thru the spindle, too. FWIW,
I
bought a HF 7x10 out of curiosity about 20 years ago, and have been an
enthusiastic fan of the 7xs ever since. Especially, for someone with
limited space, (I have 1500 sf), & a limited budget, (I'm a retired
schoolteacher). I wish these were available in 1958 when I bought my
Unimat
DB200.

Mert


-----Original Message-----
From: 7x12minilathe@...
[mailto:7x12minilathe@...]On Behalf Of whispers [HM]
Sent: Friday, October 14, 2011 11:44 PM
To: 7x12minilathe@...
Subject: Re: [7x12minilathe] Buying a mini-lathe





MUCH MUCH more!!!

but keep in mind.. no variable speed control (all belt speeds)..

and I dont think there is a lead screw reverse lever.. (only if you run
chuck in opposite direction)

(without tumbler gear or whatever)

Go to fignoggle.com to see comparrison pics of the 7x vs the 8x.. The
7x
is like a shoe bow!




----- Original Message -----
From: John Brookes
To: 7x12minilathe@...
Sent: Friday, October 14, 2011 3:35 PM
Subject: [7x12minilathe] Buying a mini-lathe



The HF 8x14 now on sale for 699. With 20% coupon that reduces to 560.
The 8x14 is much more machine than the 7x.
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Re: Buying a mini-lathe

 

see if they take a paper coupin. ive got.
jb

john b

On Oct 15, 2011, at 12:15 AM, "Clifford" <cwp.captainjack@...> wrote:


Is there a 20 per cent coupon code that will work with sale items? I just tested Coupon Code : DISC20 and no-go.

Thanks
Cliff

--- In 7x12minilathe@..., John Brookes <haiticare2011@...> wrote:

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Re: Buying a mini-lathe

 

depends on your usage. Id get the 8x. the south bend i used to have one- will do bigger work, so a size isdue.
jb

john b

On Oct 16, 2011, at 11:08 AM, "nissan.370z" <ebandit@...> wrote:

That would be awesome but I dont compare prices when they are that old of deals. I paid $440 for a brand new 7x12 last week and wondering if I should return it and get the 8x12 if it is that much better. A friend of mine is going to order one Monday if he finds a working coupon code. I still have yet to find one that will work on that lathe.

The current price before code isnt bad, but by the time you add shipping and tax that is more than I am spending right now (I will wait another year or two and hopefully be buying either a used decent size SouthBend or a new 12x-14x lathe with like 36-40 bed roughly if I have the room for it I plan by then).

So at $440 and no tax (plus shipping cheaper than HF charges), should I keep the 7x12 or return it and get the HF 8x lathe? (if a working coupon code is shown to me) Or keep the 7x12 and learn on it till I can get a much larger lathe like I want that will blow the 8x away? I am conflicted now that I seen this deal and possible coupon?

--- In 7x12minilathe@..., "whispers [HM]" <whispers007@...> wrote:

well heres one for ya.. about 2+ years ago.. it was on sale for $449!.. .. and I used a %20 off coupon on it..

hardened waysI believe..

and if you want to add on the no questions asked warranty.. (like I did).. you can get a replacement if it breaks.. (I did that as well)


----- Original Message -----
From: nissan.370z
To: 7x12minilathe@...
Sent: Saturday, October 15, 2011 6:29 PM
Subject: [7x12minilathe] Re: Buying a mini-lathe



I see a 8x12 but not 8x14 (does it measure to be 14 and list as 12?)? And what codes are working online currently? Just curious for a friend not me. I already bought a Grizzly 7x12 (like not having to pay tax, that helped). The 8x12 has its drawbacks but some prefer the belt drive over variable, it is surely a heavier duty machine being 250 pounds ship weight (of course more weight in packaging Vs a 7x12 too) vs the 90 pound 7x12 ship weight.

Not being a patient person I dont like the "Item made to order. Average time to ship is 4 weeks with a maximum of 16 weeks. Customer will be contacted regarding delivery."

Big question though, does anyone know if the bed in the 8x12 is ground and hardened? Dont like the HF only having 90 day warranty though. Seen a reviewer on HF say they paid $499 with free shipping back earlier this year! Never seen the 8x HF lathe that cheap.

--- In 7x12minilathe@..., John Brookes <haiticare2011@> wrote:

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