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----- Original Message -----
From: D.K.
To: 7x12minilathe@...
Sent: Tuesday, March 20, 2007 3:16 PM
Subject: [SPAM] [7x12minilathe] New Mini Lathe For The Newbie...


Hey folks, I've just joined the group, and I'm looking to buy a new
mini lathe for turning some R/C model engine parts... I want to make
my own head buttons, cooling jackets, carb parts, etc. for nitro
powered model race boats I play with.

I understand that many people consider the Chinese mini lathes to be
"toys", but If I can get some parts made and learn a bit at the same
time, I can always step up to higher quality unit later on.

Since I haven't yet decided on my new mini lathe, what's the best
deal/brand name going right now? Looking to spend under $500 for the
lathe itself...

Thanks in advance for your advice. :)

Duane Kennard

On 3/20/07, D.K. <oldlugs@...> wrote:

Thanks, Chuck.

I just read those posts. I already knew that many people love them for
their value vs. cost. I have heard others call them toys though. Anyway,
I'm sure I'll have much fun with one, as it will be my new toy! [:D]

So, who's got the best deal on one right now, and what features are the
most popular? Also, what kind of tooling should I be looking at? I'll be
cutting aluminum and brass alloys, mostly.

Cheers, Duane


--- In 7x12minilathe@..., "Charles E. Kinzer" <ckinzer@...>
wrote:

The worth of these lathes was just discussed about two days ago on

this group. Look in the group archives starting on March 18 for posts
titled "7x12 vs. DB200 Unimat".

Quite a few on this list and the 7x10minilathe list have machining

experience and/or own other lathes. I don't think any will say the
mini-lathes are a toy.

Chuck K.

----- Original Message -----
From: D.K.
To: 7x12minilathe@...
Sent: Tuesday, March 20, 2007 3:16 PM
Subject: [SPAM] [7x12minilathe] New Mini Lathe For The Newbie...


Hey folks, I've just joined the group, and I'm looking to buy a new
mini lathe for turning some R/C model engine parts... I want to make
my own head buttons, cooling jackets, carb parts, etc. for nitro
powered model race boats I play with.

I understand that many people consider the Chinese mini lathes to be
"toys", but If I can get some parts made and learn a bit at the same
time, I can always step up to higher quality unit later on.

Since I haven't yet decided on my new mini lathe, what's the best
deal/brand name going right now? Looking to spend under $500 for the
lathe itself...

Thanks in advance for your advice. :)

Duane Kennard

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