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7x12 vs. DB200 Unimat
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Itamar Nissany
Hi,
I'm a new comer to this group. My major turning jobs were in the RC aircraft modeling as well as in the electronics mechanical side. I'm a retired hobbyist, and none of my activities is aimed for profit making. So far I've been using my DB200 Unimat lathe, which is absolutely not an accurate machine, not mentioning its age (I bought it in the early 60s). I would like to have your opinion regarding the suitability of a Chinese 7x12 mini lathe as a replacement to the Unimat. Thanks for your cooperation. Itamar Nissany |
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Gordon
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wrote: in the electronics mechanical side. I'm a retired hobbyist, and none of mynot an accurate machine, not mentioning its age (I bought it in the early60s). Chinese 7x12 mini lathe as a replacement to the Unimat.slam the chinese lathes onthis site. But for the money, these little machines do a really good job. As long as you take a couple light finishing cuts they hold tolerences really well. I use mine in a small parts machine shop business, along with a 14x40 and a couple mills and other assorted machines. So I get daily use out of them and have had no problems. I've been pleased with mine and would suggest it to anyone....GORDY |
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Itamar Nissany
Thank you Gordon,
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Indeed, I assumed it to be the situation. Best regards, Itamar. -------Original Message-------
From: Gordon Date: 03/18/07 14:52:51 To: 7x12minilathe@... Subject: [7x12minilathe] Re: 7x12 vs. DB200 Unimat --- In 7x12minilathe@..., "Itamar Nissany" <nissanit@...> wrote: in the electronics mechanical side. I'm a retired hobbyist, and none of mynot an accurate machine, not mentioning its age (I bought it in the early60s). Chinese 7x12 mini lathe as a replacement to the Unimat.slam the chinese lathes onthis site. But for the money, these little machines do a really good job. As long as you take a couple light finishing cuts they hold tolerences really well. I use mine in a small parts machine shop business, along with a 14x40 and a couple mills and other assorted machines. So I get daily use out of them and have had no problems. I've been pleased with mine and would suggest it to anyone....GORDY |
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Itamar,
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That was sound advice from Gordy - refreshing to hear yet another praise for the far eastern lathes. I thought I would just add that the supplier is maybe as important as the lathe in this case. Here in the UK I find that maybe 1 or 2% of machines that I sell might have some problem or other - parts are in the post in as short a time as possible to put things right. Find a supplier that will give you an efficient after-sales service just in case, and you'll have no regrets buying a chinese lathe. The value for money is awesome! (so my enlightened customers tell me). Hugh ----- Original Message -----
From: Itamar Nissany To: 7x12minilathe@... Sent: Sunday, March 18, 2007 10:20 AM Subject: [7x12minilathe] 7x12 vs. DB200 Unimat Hi, I'm a new comer to this group. My major turning jobs were in the RC aircraft modeling as well as in the electronics mechanical side. I'm a retired hobbyist, and none of my activities is aimed for profit making. So far I've been using my DB200 Unimat lathe, which is absolutely not an accurate machine, not mentioning its age (I bought it in the early 60s). I would like to have your opinion regarding the suitability of a Chinese 7x12 mini lathe as a replacement to the Unimat. Thanks for your cooperation. Itamar Nissany ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.413 / Virus Database: 268.18.12/724 - Release Date: 16/03/2007 |
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