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Well Ship, like you, I am not a dumb dumb in my trade. I asked about something once that I clearly didn't know anything about and was more or less told how MUCH I didn't know. I hesitate cause I am not sure if it was this group or not. I thought what a way to welcome others to your skill. Jes_s...

Big thumbs up to all the replies. I bit my tongue when I read Ship's post expecting him to be ripped to shreds for lack of knowledge safety you know the drill...(pun intended) What a pleasant surprise to read through the responses. I know VERY little about machining but it has always fascinated...

kuhncw, Thank you for the contact, I send Rich an email. Jeff

Thank you all for the replies and good advice. The fellow with the Clausing has send some pictures which I will try to include. The big disadvantage is not knowing what I am looking at. I have no issue with a used machine and this fellow seems to be a stand up guy. I am not sure if I need one...

Dean, amazing stuff. I am old enough to know it is the guy behind the machine and not the machine. I have been to many of the modeling sites and continue to be impressed with what you guys can accomplish. I have a fellow near-by that has a clausing 12x36 for sale and he has promised some...

very cool pictures and nice looking machines!

I am in Jackson Michigan. If you are South of Lansing you must be close. I am familiar with the mini-lathe.com site it is very informative. Thanks for the reply. Jeff

Black, Thank you for the reply. I have read a great deal on many forums and the choices are a bit intimidating when it comes to lathes. I tried hard not to get sucked into the debate about lathes made in China versus the used American, but it is hard. I read with great interest your thread on...

Hello, I am looking for a good first lathe to explore the metal working hobby. My budget is around 1000.00. I am completely new but have always been fascinated by metal work. I have researched the subject of buying a used lathe and someone said to "tell everyone you can that you are looking"...