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Originally Posted by ssapach
I love machine tools and just machine work in general! I quite enjoy messing around with my lathe. I usually don't have anything important to make, but a little practice on some scrap metal never hurts!
Those straight cut gears will probably make quite a bit of noise too.
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Looking forward to making some noise! My luck the 1st "important" thing I will need to make will be just a bit too big for this lathe.
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Originally Posted by DesertCat
Wow, that is really nice, looks brand new. Never knew Craftsman made a tabletop metal lathe. Looks like a fairly good size, what's the bed and throw on that?
Mind sharing what it cost?
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Some info:
http://www.lathes.co.uk/craftsman/page9.html
Its not 100% original but as long as it works well I'll be satisfied.
Might start seeing about finding "correct handles, etc."
I paid $340.00