WTB: Small lathe (Grizzly, HF, etc)

[datosi81]

Looking for a small beginner lathe about 7 x 12ish size. At this point, I figure looking for a good deal on a used lathe may be my best bet, especially if I can get something that will already come with some tooling. If not, I'm leaning toward a grizzly 7x12. I picked up a g8689 mini mill from them about 6 weeks ago and am pleased with it so far!

Thank you,
Darrell

 

[Tin Falcon]

It would be helpful to post a location. IIRC a mini lathe pushes the limits of UPS shipping. It can be done. Also how far are you willing to travel for pickup.
Tin

 

[datosi81]

Good point Tin, sorry about that! lol
I'm near Scranton PA. I would be willing to travel about 3 hours or so, would depend on the lathe and deal. Thanks!

 

[Tin Falcon]

Home shop machinist has a coupon for 7x 10 mini latheFrom harbor frieght for $399
Tin

 

[datosi81]

That's exactly what I saw today and said "hell with it".
So got it in the garage and mostly cleaned up so far. Ive read some good and some bad on this lathe, but I believe at this point it's gonna serve my needs just fine.

Now I just need some time off from work or school to play with this thing! Lol