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Is it possible to purchase a good metal lathe for between £300 and £400?

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cedge:
I'll add my input as well. I've had rather good luck with the 7x12/14 lathe, but be careful not to shoot for the lowest pricing. Cheaper price almost always indicates the importer didn't shoot for quality.... only an attractive price range.

Steve

Darren:
Anywhere near you?

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/mini-lathe-ideal-for-model-maker_W0QQitemZ330316398210QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_Home_Garden_PowerTools_SM?hash=item330316398210&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=66%3A3|65%3A7|39%3A1|240%3A1318

Twinsquirrel:
Snap! That's the same as mine..

David

Paddington:
Thanks for all the great advice folks,
To be completely honest I know nothing about lathes. I have no idea what makes a good lathe – what does it mean to say a lathe is more accurate? I guess that I would need a relatively small lathe as I don’t have much space; however, that’s as far as I go, Lol.

I’m really a pipe maker, but I want to have a crack at model engineering. The lathe would be used to turn stems for my pipes and get me started in model engineering. (Pipe stems are relatively hard plastic; therefore, wood lathes are usually unsuitable).

David, that’s a beautiful engine! I would certainly like some more information on the ‘cheap’ Chinese lathe.

Darren, I’m afraid it’s not. However, I will keep a look out on ebay! I’m always worried about buying machinery of ebay; I don’t know what I should look out for – makes it a risky business.

This forum is fantastic. I have asked similar questions on other forums; however, I usually end up with snide remarks. The level of input and encouragement here is really great. Especially if you don’t know anything about engineering or the tools involved!  :bow:

Thanks folks,
Paddington.

Stilldrillin:
Hi Paddington,

This is my lathe, now over 4 years old, and I LOVE it!  :thumbup:

http://www.chesteruk.net/store/conquest_lathe.htm

It will do all you intend to do......  :headbang:

UNFORTUNATELY......... They`re out of stock.......  ::)

David.

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