Hi all -
I've decided to 'invest' in a mini metal lathe. Anyone got any advice or experience of the beasts to share? Hunting around I seem to find these two options which are (sort of) affordable:
AMADEAL (top one)
ARC EURO TRADE
The Amadeal machine is cheaper and has a 100mm chuck, allowing for insertion of rods up to 20mm through the headstock. However, the Arc Euro Trade machine is a SIEG, thus a known quantity. It is pricier but has a brushless motor, although I'm not sure how much of a benefit that is.
Any ideas?
I've decided to 'invest' in a mini metal lathe. Anyone got any advice or experience of the beasts to share? Hunting around I seem to find these two options which are (sort of) affordable:
AMADEAL (top one)
ARC EURO TRADE
The Amadeal machine is cheaper and has a 100mm chuck, allowing for insertion of rods up to 20mm through the headstock. However, the Arc Euro Trade machine is a SIEG, thus a known quantity. It is pricier but has a brushless motor, although I'm not sure how much of a benefit that is.
Any ideas?