Nerdz
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My House "project" is nearly ending, as is the year (Lets be honest here, if you own a house "it" never ends anyway),so Im left with extra funds, Around $1300 is probably what Id like to spend.
I currently own a Microlux 7x16 lathe. Its pretty good, had to tweak it a little here and there, adjust the gibs, modify the "zero" setting dials. It can cut stainless, W1 and 12L14 pretty good. I still have the turret tool post. I dont mind using shims, but it does get a tad annoying. Up until now, its served me fine, Until I had to cut 4'' Stock. The cross slide was backed out all the way and it still couldnt hit it. I had to take it to work to get it down so my lathe at home could handle it. Since I will be moving, I'll have a Lot more space in the basement, but there is only one entrance, through the kitchen.
Now, heres what I dont have: A mill or a Bandsaw. As for a mill, I cant decide if I should go with a Taig Mill or a X2 Mill. Even though I know the Taig is probably a hell of a lot more accurate, the X2 is slightly cheaper than a Taig Mill. I would actually go with the Microlux Mill from the same place I got my lathe if I chose to go with a X2. But Im still worried that I might run out of travel or the table isnt big enough.
But, as of Late, If I want to face Big Round Stock, My Lathe Cant do it. Now Ive noticed that Grizzly has a Nice 9x19 Lathe that comes with a 4'' 3 jaw Chuck and a 7.5'' 4 jaw chuck for $1,149 Shipped. The only issue is the weight, a whopping 250lbs, But I figure if I can take as much off as possible, two people could do it.
So my question is, Should I get a New Lathe (Obviously selling the old one), a Mill or a Bandsaw?
My opinion: Ive always wanted a mill. Ive gotten away with using a hacksaw on 1'' stock. Its a lot of work But Ive done it.
I currently own a Microlux 7x16 lathe. Its pretty good, had to tweak it a little here and there, adjust the gibs, modify the "zero" setting dials. It can cut stainless, W1 and 12L14 pretty good. I still have the turret tool post. I dont mind using shims, but it does get a tad annoying. Up until now, its served me fine, Until I had to cut 4'' Stock. The cross slide was backed out all the way and it still couldnt hit it. I had to take it to work to get it down so my lathe at home could handle it. Since I will be moving, I'll have a Lot more space in the basement, but there is only one entrance, through the kitchen.
Now, heres what I dont have: A mill or a Bandsaw. As for a mill, I cant decide if I should go with a Taig Mill or a X2 Mill. Even though I know the Taig is probably a hell of a lot more accurate, the X2 is slightly cheaper than a Taig Mill. I would actually go with the Microlux Mill from the same place I got my lathe if I chose to go with a X2. But Im still worried that I might run out of travel or the table isnt big enough.
But, as of Late, If I want to face Big Round Stock, My Lathe Cant do it. Now Ive noticed that Grizzly has a Nice 9x19 Lathe that comes with a 4'' 3 jaw Chuck and a 7.5'' 4 jaw chuck for $1,149 Shipped. The only issue is the weight, a whopping 250lbs, But I figure if I can take as much off as possible, two people could do it.
So my question is, Should I get a New Lathe (Obviously selling the old one), a Mill or a Bandsaw?
My opinion: Ive always wanted a mill. Ive gotten away with using a hacksaw on 1'' stock. Its a lot of work But Ive done it.