Mini lathe for reloading

[Dirt_Nap]

Thinking of getting a mini lathe of some sort for reloading and clowning around with. It would be nice to tap and thread a modified case for load development. Any recommendations? Tight on space so looking for something small

 

[CBH Australia]

If it were not for space I would suggest that many hobby machinists like the South end 9" or later 10 version s found second hand.also maybe called Hercus as the Australian manufacturer Hercus made the South end design under licence.

Older small solid school and training machines.

I have one and done modified cases as I am not a machinist.

Alternatively there should be Chinese mini lathes available

 

[BillLarson]

South Bend Heavy 10"