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First lathe - South Bend SB1001 for gunsmithing?
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<blockquote data-quote="J E Custom" data-source="post: 922261" data-attributes="member: 2736"><p>I'm like the rest, Buy a lathe with at least a 1&1/2'' spindle or you will regret it.</p><p></p><p>I also recommend a gear head lathe if you can find one.</p><p></p><p>I compromised and found a General Machine 14x40 gap bed with a gear head and 1.6 spindle diameter and I have seen no loss in precision.</p><p></p><p>There are many times that for one reason or another The spindle saved me lots of time. in some cases I could have used a 3'' spindle diameter.</p><p></p><p>Don't compromise, keep looking.</p><p></p><p>J E CUSTOM</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="J E Custom, post: 922261, member: 2736"] I'm like the rest, Buy a lathe with at least a 1&1/2'' spindle or you will regret it. I also recommend a gear head lathe if you can find one. I compromised and found a General Machine 14x40 gap bed with a gear head and 1.6 spindle diameter and I have seen no loss in precision. There are many times that for one reason or another The spindle saved me lots of time. in some cases I could have used a 3'' spindle diameter. Don't compromise, keep looking. J E CUSTOM [/QUOTE]
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