I have read up on most of the threads I can find on here, and some on practical machinist but I just want some up to date opinions on some machines I've been looking at.
I need to register on a machining forum but for now since I plan on making motorcycle stuff I'll just ask here.
So for starters I dont know much about machining in general but I've got a little knowledge from watching youtube and reading. The whole power phases thing confuses me a little as well. I just need something I can plug into my 110 outlet and turn down a spacer just little stuff maybe make some risers or just small motorcycle parts.
I've found a Southbend 36" lathe for sale, kinda near me (Delivery available) says it's in excellent condition, garage looks nice and neat from the pictures. pretty sure it's a 9"x36" old belt drive model. Anyway he's asking $750 I'm not sure about any tooling that comes with it I'd have to ask. I'm not really sure what all tooling I would need in the first place. Is this a good price? Or should I hold out for something else.
Also there is a old 1980s Central Machinery vertical mill in the next town over he's asking $1250, seems kinda steep to me but comes with a vice and maybe some chucks I would think not sure what else. I'm not sure on the quality but I dont see a lot of milling machines around here cheap. Would you pass or get it?
I dont have the room or power to run Industrial size stuff, nor a way to transport anything huge. Also money Is a factor but I'd really like to get into more fabrication and maybe machine some parts to sell after a few years of practice.
For my measuring devices I'll probably hit up ebay and find some used higher end stuff. Mitutoyo is a name that's come up a lot.
I appreciate any advice cause I'm brand new at this but would like to learn.
I need to register on a machining forum but for now since I plan on making motorcycle stuff I'll just ask here.
So for starters I dont know much about machining in general but I've got a little knowledge from watching youtube and reading. The whole power phases thing confuses me a little as well. I just need something I can plug into my 110 outlet and turn down a spacer just little stuff maybe make some risers or just small motorcycle parts.
I've found a Southbend 36" lathe for sale, kinda near me (Delivery available) says it's in excellent condition, garage looks nice and neat from the pictures. pretty sure it's a 9"x36" old belt drive model. Anyway he's asking $750 I'm not sure about any tooling that comes with it I'd have to ask. I'm not really sure what all tooling I would need in the first place. Is this a good price? Or should I hold out for something else.
Also there is a old 1980s Central Machinery vertical mill in the next town over he's asking $1250, seems kinda steep to me but comes with a vice and maybe some chucks I would think not sure what else. I'm not sure on the quality but I dont see a lot of milling machines around here cheap. Would you pass or get it?
I dont have the room or power to run Industrial size stuff, nor a way to transport anything huge. Also money Is a factor but I'd really like to get into more fabrication and maybe machine some parts to sell after a few years of practice.
For my measuring devices I'll probably hit up ebay and find some used higher end stuff. Mitutoyo is a name that's come up a lot.
I appreciate any advice cause I'm brand new at this but would like to learn.
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