Just ordered a new lathe.

[ajshoots]

Once upon a time, I had a nice atlas and a little sherline. Those are long gone but I was back in the market for a small mini lathe that could suffice my airgun needs. I just ordered a grizzly 7x14 and some various tooling and such. Does anyone else have this machine or similar? Are there any specific chucks or tooling that you find to be a must have?

Since I just ordered a CTK Precision vise with all the different attachments and recently finished my .30 Marauder build, my budget was limited to the lathe and some basic tooling. In the near future, I will get a 4" 4 jaw chuck and a quick change tool holder. I am slowly putting my gun shop back together and once I have all the tooling and needed add ons for the lathe, I also plan to add a mini mill as well.

 

[Gundog]

What part of the country are you in? I may have some stuff laying around I could donate. If it is not too late I think I have a QC tool post for a small lathe I don't use you could have if I can find it. I also have a small 4 jaw chuck on a rotary table it is an import and not high quality but it is functional..

Mike

 

[ajshoots]

I am in Ohio. I do appreciate the very kind offer!! Unfortunately, I just got an email that my order was cancelled as that lathe is out of stock till at least December.So, I am dead in the water for now.

 

[Gundog]

AJ if you can find an Emco they are a very nice small lathe way better than the Grzzly. Don't get Enco and Emco confused Emco is made in Austria and Enco is an import like the Grizzly. Enco has the same line of small lathes that Grizzly has and they are usually cheaper even Harbor Freight sells that same lathe.

http://www.use-enco.com/CGI/INPDFF?PMPAGE=530&PARTPG=INLMK3&PMITEM=110-0800

http://www.harborfreight.com/7-inch-x-10-inch-precision-mini-lathe-93212.html

The 7x14 is a little bigger than the ones I linked to and that was a good price. I have a 1340 Jet but I used to have a nice little South Bend 10K and the 9x20 HF.

Mike

 

[ajshoots]

Yes, the emco unimats are really nice but hard to find. Even though they are all imported, I chose the Grizzly because it has a better tailstock and comes with more accessories than the others. A local airgun builder has a Grizzly 7x14 and one of their big mills. He recommended Grizzly because of their service and support.

I also looked at micromark as they are said to be one of the best imports, but I was unable to find much info or reviews of that unit.

 

[ajshoots]

Well, since the grizzly won't be available till atleast December, my lack of patience led me to order a Micro Lux 7x16. http://www.micromark.com/MicroLux-7x16-Mini-Lathe,9615.html 

 

[Gundog]

Good deal AJ I can hardly wait to see what you make with it. The offer still stands if you need some stuff for it. I will shoot you a PM with my cell.

Mike