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    Downsizing to a smaller lathe

    Did you, or anyone else here who owns the 8.5x20 previously have 7x16 or similar other 7"/C3 class Sieg machine? I'm very interested to know if the 8.5 is a substantial step up in quality / performance , or the same as the 7x16 but with a bigger machining envelope. I find my 7x16 to be...
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    Better Gibs for mini lathe

    Ohhhh THAT "mini" lathe! No wonder I could not follow - I have a 7x16. You are in a totally different class of machine than I am!
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    Better Gibs for mini lathe

    Thanks - that makes sense. I'm guessing you have a tilting vise, and set it up perpendicular to the table?
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    Better Gibs for mini lathe

    very neat.Can you share your work holding approach for securing gib while machining the dovetail? It’s a small, thin, part to machine. fettling of the compound is on my to-do list.
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    Source for Stuart kits in USA?

    I don't see any reference to this on their website. I only know of one importer in the US and they seem to be out of stock (for months now). Now that we are moving towards building season I'm growing less patient. Good idea - I'll look on eBay too. On a related subject - I'd like to use...
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    Source for Stuart kits in USA?

    I looked at that route briefly. Did you find that the shipping was almost as much as the kit? I may be exaggerating, but I left the site with that impression.
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    Source for Stuart kits in USA?

    Is Mini Steam the only source for Stuart kits in the us? I fancy picking up an S50 as my first project, but they have been sold out for months now! I’ve considered one of the PM kits, but was looking for something with a more “scale” appearance which the Stuart kits have. So I’d consider an...
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    3/4" Pennsy A3

    Beautiful. Something I aspire to!
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    The Hubbard 1912

    Sort of a hijack, but that must be two stroke, no? Website did not really say other than mentioning a glow plug. It's darn cute!
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    Newbie Lathe Choice

    I'm curious. Do you put all SIEG machines in the same category? Including those from little machine shop, or I guess even Grizzly? Earlier you note the Super x3 would be good, but then state the "do not buy" on SIEG so I'm trying to clarify. Thanks. Sent from my iPhone using Model Engines
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    Newbie Lathe Choice

    I may be interested in the Sherline. Could be a relatively painless way to try the hobby on for size? Please PM me info, or I could PM you if you'd prefer. Thanks. Sent from my iPhone using Model Engines
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    Newbie Lathe Choice

    Thanks. I actually did exchange email before the meeting with one of the leaders. He was very responsive. I showed up late, and was not sure who to approach. It was more of a social gathering than a real meeting this last time due to a last minute change. I'll take up your offer if I can't...
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    South Bend 8K photos

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    Newbie Lathe Choice

    I have not decided. I'm trying to keep an open mind. I appreciate the feedback. For example, I had not heard of lathe master, and that is an interesting option. I have some time. I moved recently, and I have some work to do to get the shop setup, so I'll use that time to do research. The...
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    Newbie Lathe Choice

    Correct. That is what I meant. This is what I suspected. That It's a jump from mini-mill to a Bridgeport, or that the minis can support the majority of the modeling envelop, whereas it sounds like moving up in lathes provides more return, even to modelers. Again just my suspicion. Sent...
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