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    TU-3008G-20M vs SM-JDM1022V lathes HELP!!!!!

    Thanks Norman appreciate the reply can anyone out there suggest machines from hafco eg the tm 3008g optimum bench lathe as I don’t particularly want to spend 4K on a sub standard machine.
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    TU-3008G-20M vs SM-JDM1022V lathes HELP!!!!!

    I have the space it’s more the bang for buck. I’m definitely still open to getting both but unsure of the hafco gear and worried the asset plant machine may be too small. I have my eyes on some steam engines to start with a small wobbler ect with which a lathe and mill would be beneficial and...
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    TU-3008G-20M vs SM-JDM1022V lathes HELP!!!!!

    So i'm trying to decide between these two lathes. I really like the steelmaster from asset plant machinery but i'm worried it'll be a little too small- 550 centers and 250 swing and its only mt2 for example and some cutters i would like to buy start at mt3. so then I start looking at the bigger...
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    new to the game

    will do tim cheers bud
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    new to the game

    oh cool just had a look tim some good plans on there mate cheers
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    new to the game

    just tried john tom but it seems to not work?? dont know if its just me
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    new to the game

    cool thanks Zebdog
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    new to the game

    Hi all I am new to the world of model engine making but am a fitter machinist by trade. my question is this, what is a good engine to start on? iv'e built a simple sterling engine out of beer cans but am really looking for something to make on a lathe and mill that is noob friendly :) any...
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