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craftsman Model# 101.21200 lathe?
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<blockquote data-quote="J E Custom" data-source="post: 805802" data-attributes="member: 2736"><p>Unless it is junk any lathe is worth $400.00.</p><p></p><p>The thing is , will it do what you want. </p><p></p><p>I would recommend that if you want to do some Gun Smithing now or later that you try to find </p><p>a gear head lathe with threading capability and at least a 1 and 1/2'' spindle The normal barrel </p><p>blank Is 1.250 Diameter. A 2" spindle is ideal.</p><p></p><p>Also a 42''+ bed is needed (36'' Minimum to do most barrel work).</p><p></p><p>It looks like a nice lathe but the precision may not be good enough. I started with a hobby lathe </p><p>and fought it all the way. Finally I found a bigger/heaver lathe and have been very happy.</p><p></p><p>It is still not the best for Smithing but cost was a factor. My budget was $6,000/00 and with careful</p><p>looking I found one.</p><p></p><p>If you just want to learn how to use a lathe and do small jobs it would be fine, But if you have</p><p>intentions to go into gun Smithing Save your money and buy a bigger/better Lathe.</p><p></p><p>In the long run you will save time and money.</p><p></p><p>Just some advice from someone that has been there.</p><p></p><p>J E CUSTOM</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="J E Custom, post: 805802, member: 2736"] Unless it is junk any lathe is worth $400.00. The thing is , will it do what you want. I would recommend that if you want to do some Gun Smithing now or later that you try to find a gear head lathe with threading capability and at least a 1 and 1/2'' spindle The normal barrel blank Is 1.250 Diameter. A 2" spindle is ideal. Also a 42''+ bed is needed (36'' Minimum to do most barrel work). It looks like a nice lathe but the precision may not be good enough. I started with a hobby lathe and fought it all the way. Finally I found a bigger/heaver lathe and have been very happy. It is still not the best for Smithing but cost was a factor. My budget was $6,000/00 and with careful looking I found one. If you just want to learn how to use a lathe and do small jobs it would be fine, But if you have intentions to go into gun Smithing Save your money and buy a bigger/better Lathe. In the long run you will save time and money. Just some advice from someone that has been there. J E CUSTOM [/QUOTE]
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