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Good to hear you have resolved it. I would not have pulled the spindle on mine if it wasn't primarily because of the worn cone pulley, that gave gave me a chance to check why the bearings were heating up.

I am pleased that this thread has somewhat been revived. There is not a whole lot of info out there on this lathe. It is still serving me very nicely. It is my go to lathe, although I also have a 4 -1/2 foot SB9a (1941) that works very nicely and is a great lathe. The Select lathe is just easier...

I reviewed this thread and photos, and a few posts back, I learned that one should not try to hammer the spindle out. I used a threaded rod similar set-up like comstock-friend showed in a previous post when I, subsequently to this lathe, did my South bend 9 belt replacement. Are you having...

Actually, I have not found a need for a longer bed on the Taig. I also have Southbend 9a with the extra long bed ;) . However, I do find myself using the Taig more often for the stuff I do. Chocolate icing is good :).

I second the Taig lathe. Mine does everything I need it to do. My Taig mill as well. Great little lathe and mill for the size.

One of the many things I like about this hobby is that there is no deadline. It is very easy to pick up and start where one left off, be it a day, a week or, a month or 2 later. Now that the warmer weather is here, I will probably be doing more outdoor activities, but my build in progress will...

Thanks.

I am going to begin making this engine, after I figure out the grooves in the rotary valve. Just wondering how you made the grooves in the valve. I am thinking I need a rotary table or an indexer for this. Hopefully not.

Sold it a while back.

If I suggested that to my wife, I would be single thereafter :D .

Wish I had the space for a G4003G.

Nice lathe, Richard.

Richard, which "Grizz" do you have now?

Thanks, johnl. PM sent.

Thanks johnl. The only thing about the specs that bothers me with the G9972z is the low speed only going down to 150rpm. Have you run into any issues with not being able to do less than 150rpm, on large diameter stock or when threading? Also, could you elaborate on the "work in progress" comment?

Wondering if anyone has used one or both of these 2 lathes. If so, opinions on how you like them would be appreciated.

Stephan, have you considered the Taig lathe and a Taig mill. These are smaller than the mini lathes. However, they are quite capable. They are quality made in USA. The telephone and email support is excellent. I liked my first Taig lathe (purchased used) so much that I ended up buying another...

Great build.

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Very nice. In the photos, Looks like a significant dimensional difference, at least in one dimension. Pleased that it worked out so well for you.