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New lathe purchase
John Rudd:
Rob,
Yup, I though the specs were good too...still can't make me mind up...
Phil, I asked what the chuck mount was, and you're right it is a flange....but no different to my Sieg Super C3....which mainly is used with an ER32 chuck....so I don't see chuck changing an issue with this machine especially boasting a 160mm chuck....
Bottom line is, I'm trying to justify spending that much money when I already have a Chester 9*20 and a Sieg both of which meet my needs atm....
RobWilson:
--- Quote from: John Rudd on February 20, 2015, 03:45:36 PM ---
Bottom line is, I'm trying to justify spending that much money when I already have a Chester 9*20 and a Sieg both of which meet my needs atm....
--- End quote ---
A man can never have enough lathes John :)
Rob
The Steamer:
I have the same offering from Amadeal john, 3 phase motor on a Vfd. It came in at £2450 with the 2 axis DRO. I can not fault it one bit!
Ive had her flying chips taking 5mm cuts on EN8 no problems. I dare say i prefer it over our Bantam running on real 3 phase.
If you are ever near by your welcome to come chuck something up and take her for a test drive.
Oh thought i would add i ordered mine on the 23rd of december and it arrived on boxing day! A1 for service
John Rudd:
--- Quote from: The Steamer on February 20, 2015, 04:01:37 PM ---I have the same offering from Amadeal john, 3 phase motor on a Vfd. It came in at £2450 with the 2 axis DRO. I can not fault it one bit!
If you are ever near by your welcome to come chuck something up and take her for a test drive.
Oh thought i would add i ordered mine on the 23rd of december and it arrived on boxing day! A1 for service
--- End quote ---
I thought you had a Chester DB series lathe ?
Thanks for the offer of a test drive, I'll let you know if I decide to go ahead...but
I'm sure the machine will live up to its reputation....out of interest what size motor is on yours? Toolco tell me the new machines are upgraded to a 1.5kw motor...2hp....plenty of grunt..
Rob, I'm sure you are right, I already have 4 milling machines , but space is running out... :doh:
Bluechip:
--- Quote from: John Rudd on February 20, 2015, 03:45:36 PM ---
Bottom line is, I'm trying to justify spending that much money when I already have a Chester 9*20 and a Sieg both of which meet my needs atm....
--- End quote ---
Of course you can justify the spend. After all, with 'bakery' in the url you obviously knead one ... :loco: :palm: :palm: and if you have the dough .. why not ???
Like the spindle bore :thumbup: Farting around with the < 5/8" on the S7 is a PITA at times ...
Dave
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