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<blockquote data-quote="straightshooter" data-source="post: 545483" data-attributes="member: 9775"><p>I am looking to buy. The add had a video link and after thinking it all the way through, this machine is just way to big. It would be a big headache to even have it unloaded. If anyone can utilize this machine, it is in the las vegas craigslist and the cost is $3000, but like I said, this machine is huge. </p><p></p><p>Just some history. I am taking a machinist course and want to have a machine of my own so I can practice a lot more. My goal is to do precision gunsmith work truing actions, chambering, head spacing, and treading barrels. I may also decide to contour barrels in the future. I am looking at 3 types of lathes. The cheap import lathes-reason, to have a new lathe (don't have the skill to grade used lathes), also the lathe will be used in a two car garage. The second type is a good quality used lathe like a 16" Hardinge etc.-reason, max size that I feel I could get to fit in my garage shop, a machine I could grow with, capable to do everything. The last type is a used toolroom style lathe-reason, small enough for my shop, may have a little extra precision from what I have read. Any suggestions from smiths that specialize in building precision bolt action rifles would be greatly appreciated.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="straightshooter, post: 545483, member: 9775"] I am looking to buy. The add had a video link and after thinking it all the way through, this machine is just way to big. It would be a big headache to even have it unloaded. If anyone can utilize this machine, it is in the las vegas craigslist and the cost is $3000, but like I said, this machine is huge. Just some history. I am taking a machinist course and want to have a machine of my own so I can practice a lot more. My goal is to do precision gunsmith work truing actions, chambering, head spacing, and treading barrels. I may also decide to contour barrels in the future. I am looking at 3 types of lathes. The cheap import lathes-reason, to have a new lathe (don't have the skill to grade used lathes), also the lathe will be used in a two car garage. The second type is a good quality used lathe like a 16" Hardinge etc.-reason, max size that I feel I could get to fit in my garage shop, a machine I could grow with, capable to do everything. The last type is a used toolroom style lathe-reason, small enough for my shop, may have a little extra precision from what I have read. Any suggestions from smiths that specialize in building precision bolt action rifles would be greatly appreciated. [/QUOTE]
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