Lathes any advice

[StihlEchoingHusky]

Hey can anyone offer some advice to a noob? other than don't buy the cheap crap!

 

[SimonHS]

Hey can anyone offer some advice to a noob? other than don't buy the cheap crap!

Thread 'Lathe questions??'

Jan 14, 2024

I'm sorry if this has been covered before but this is the only place I really trust to get this info.
So I'm in the market for a lathe or end mill. I've never operated either and want to start cutting cylinders and other small parts.
My questions are....
for doing cylinders am I going to be better off with a lathe or mill?? I'm assuming a lathe is the way to go.
Next what's the smallest swing I should be looking for to do squish bands and bases?? I'm assuming a 9" swing with a 19" bed is probably about the minimum I'd want to go with a 4 jaw chuck.
Last question is what are some brands I...

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[StihlEchoingHusky]

Thread 'Lathe questions??'

Jan 14, 2024

I'm sorry if this has been covered before but this is the only place I really trust to get this info.
So I'm in the market for a lathe or end mill. I've never operated either and want to start cutting cylinders and other small parts.
My questions are....
for doing cylinders am I going to be better off with a lathe or mill?? I'm assuming a lathe is the way to go.
Next what's the smallest swing I should be looking for to do squish bands and bases?? I'm assuming a 9" swing with a 19" bed is probably about the minimum I'd want to go with a 4 jaw chuck.
Last question is what are some brands I...

• S&S_Work_Saws
• Replies: 51
• Forum: Tools

• 

Thanks

 

[mrxlh]

13”/14” X 40” lathe single phase. ENCO or MSC for tooling etc.